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Fernando Botero (b. 1932)
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description
- Fernando Botero
- Pedro on a Horse
- inscribed with signature and numbered 4/6
- epoxy, resin and synthetic hair
- 58 1/2 by 36 by 33 1/2 in.
- 148.5 by 91.5 by 85 cm
- Executed in 1977.
Provenance
Arij Gasiunasen Fine Art, Palm Beach
Acquired from the above by the previous owner (1991)
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Sale, November 19, 2007, lot 12, illustrated in color
Exhibited
Hannover, Galerie Brusberg; Marl, Skulpture museum der Stadt Marl, Fernando Botero: Das plastiche Werk, October-December 1978, no. 25, illustrated in color in exhibition catalogue
Washington D.C., Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution; Corpus Christi, Art Museum of South Texas, Fernando Botero, December 1979-May 1980, no. 65, illustrated
Washington D.C., Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution; Corpus Christi, Art Museum of South Texas, Fernando Botero, December 1979-May 1980, no. 65, illustrated
Literature
Carter Ratcliff, Botero, New York, 1980, p. 198, illustrated in color
Condition
The sculpture is in good condition. Several cracks were noted in the resin. These cracks were located on the figure's right leg and on his back. There is some slight discoloration around several of the cracks on the right leg where an attempt to stabilize the cracks was made. At present the cracks are stable and not active. The painted finish on the resin is painterly and in good condition. Minor paint loss was found on some of the red wheels. Some caulk reside was found on the inside surface of one of the back wheels. On the inside surface of each wheel there is a loss of resin where the rod is threaded into the wheels. New hair has been added to the horse's mane where it had previously been missing. Adhesive residue was seen on the figure's hand where he holds the reins. It is most likely the reins have been reattached at a later date.
This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson 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.