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Leonora Carrington (b. 1917)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Leonora Carrington
- Snake
- signed and dated 1969 lower left
gouache, ink, pastel and wax crayon on board
- 29 7/8 by 26 1/2 in.
- 76 by 67.3 cm
Provenance
Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City
Felipe Pérez Cirera, Mexico City
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, May 15, 1996, lot 132, illustrated in color
Condition
The board has been taped to the mat from the reverse. There are pinholes visible in the lower edge and upper edge. There is some old tape residue on the reverse. There is a diagonal crease by the upper left edge. Overall, the work is in excellent 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.
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.