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Fernando Botero (b. 1932)
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Fernando Botero
- Alacena
- signed and dated 73 lower right
graphite on paper
- 57 by 50 in.
- 144.8 by 127 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the artist
Galerie Brusberg, Berlin
Aberbach Gallery, New York
Private collection, New York
James Goodman Gallery, New York
Galerie Brusberg, Berlin
Aberbach Gallery, New York
Private collection, New York
James Goodman Gallery, New York
Exhibited
Tokyo, The Seibu Museum of Art, Fernando Botero, June 27-August 4, 1981, no. 14
Condition
Examined under glass: there is a 3 in. scratch in the upper left part of the cupboard. There are 5 very small scratches near the lower part of the watermelon. There is a vertical line of possible rubbing under the napkin in the center left. Overall, this work appears to be in very good condition.
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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.