Lot 210
  • 210

Ana Mendieta (1948-1985)

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Ana Mendieta
  • Untitled (from the Sandwoman series)
  • silver gelatin print mounted on board

  • 51 1/2 by 39 in.
  • 130.8 by 99 cm
  • Executed circa 1982.

Provenance

Florencio Gelabert collection (gift from the arist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Olga Viso, Unseen Mendieta, Munich, 2008, p. 269

Condition

As received this large silver gelatin print was in generally fair condition. The photograph is overall mounted and has a fabric covered window mat tightly adhered to its surface around the perimeter. The bevel of this window mat does not lift easily; indicating that the mat is likely adhered directly to the surface of the print. This also precluded full examination of the edges. The surface of the photograph shows considerable physical distortions due to numerous creases and tears which have been pressed into the piece during its mounting. One very long tear, and a number of shorter ones, have been mended and inpainted, rather crudely and without a protective interlayer. These can be treated to a certain degree to improve their visual appearance. Evidence of the creases and tears will certainly remain after treatment. The photograph would be treated in-situ without removing it from its current support. This condition report has been provided courtesy of The Better Image.
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