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Wifredo Lam (1902-1982)
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Cor de Pêche
- signed and dated 14.2.46 Haiti lower right; titled on the reverse
- ink and graphite on paper
- 20 1/8 by 24 5/8 in.
- 51.2 by 62.5 cm
Provenance
The London Gallery, London
The Estate of Roland Penrose, England
Mayor Gallery, London
Private collection, San Francisco
Exhibited
New York, Kouros Gallery and Elrick-Manley Inc., Master Drawings New York, January 18-26, 2008
Literature
Herbert Read, A concise history of modern painting, London 1968, p. 141, illustrated
Condition
The artwork is in good condition. The drawing appears to have been conserved/restores and is stable.
This condition report has been provided courtesy of Mary Kearns Paper Conservation.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.