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Agustín Cárdenas (1927-2001)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Agustín Cárdenas
- Couple
- inscribed with signature and numbered 4/8
- bronze, black patina
- 22 by 12 by 5 1/2 in.
- 56 by 30.5 by 14 cm
Provenance
Sale: Piasa, Paris, Art Nouveau - Art Déco, March 13, 2002, lot 54
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The sculpture is set on a black stone base. There are scratches throughout the piece, most of them are inherent to the work. There is some rubbing to the patina in the right side (seen from the back). There is some accumulated dust in the crevices of the sculpture. There is a small white spot in the left side of the sculpture (seen from the front). There is also some rubbing to the patina in the lower part of the left side figure as well as some rubbing to the right shoulder of that same figure. Seen from the reverse there is rubbing and small scratches to the patina in the upper center section. Overall, this work is in good condition.
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.