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René Portocarrero (1912-1986)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- René Portocarrero
- Standing Figure
- signed twice and dated 1949 lower left
- ink on paper laid down on board
- 17 3/4 by 13 1/8 in.
- 45 by 33.3 cm
Provenance
Joseph Cantor (acquired directly from the artist's wife, circa 1950)
Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, May 29, 1984, lot 284, illustrated
Acquired from the above by the previous owner
Condition
The paper is laid down a thick piece of board and the right and lower edges of the paper are deckled. There are some scattered creases along the right edge and a few more near the lower edge as well as some possible scattered foxing to some of the white areas of the figure. Overall, the work is in very good 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.