Lot 172
  • 172

Diego Rivera (1886-1957)

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Diego Rivera
  • Untitled
  • signed lower left
  • charcoal and sanguine on rice paper
  • 13 7/8 by 10 3/4 in.
  • 35.2 by 27.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Kansas (acquired circa 1958)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

The paper is unhinged and not glued to mat. The lower fourth of the right edge is deckled. There is a small crease by on the lower edge by the lowery right corner. There is scattered foxing to the paper, mostly in the areas by the woman's face and to her back. There is old tape or glue residue visible on a small area in each corner. Overall, the 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.