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Fernando Botero (b. 1932)
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description
- Fernando Botero
- Girl with a Bow
- inscribed with signature and foundry mark; numbered EA 2/2
bronze, dark brown patina
- 28 3/4 by 31 1/2 by 25 in.
- 73 by 80 by 63.5 cm
- Executed in 1982.
Provenance
Marlborough Gallery, New York
Exhibited
New York, Marlborough Gallery, Fernando Botero: Recent sculpture, April 30-May 29, 1982, no. 41, p. 32, illustrated
Tokyo, Marlborough Fine Art, Fernando Botero, January 19-March 20, 1987, no. 16, p. 35, illustrated
Literature
Pierre Restany, Botero, New York, 1983, p. 5, illustration of another cast
Werner Spies, Fernando Botero Bilder-Zeichnungen-Skulpturen, Munich, 1986, no. 88, color illustration of another cast
Edward J. Sullivan, Botero Sculpture, New York, 1986, p. 104, illustration of another cast
Werner Spies, Fernando Botero Bilder-Zeichnungen-Skulpturen, Munich, 1986, no. 88, color illustration of another cast
Edward J. Sullivan, Botero Sculpture, New York, 1986, p. 104, illustration of another cast
Condition
The sculpture is in excellent condition. It displays a thin black patina with brown undertones. A fresh wax coating protects the bronze surface. No significant scratches or abrasions to the patina were noted. A tiny nick in the bronze was observed on the figure's left knee. The sculpture is structurally sound.
This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson Conservation.
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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.