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Joaquín Torres-García (1874-1949)
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Joaquín Torres-García
- Frutas
- signed lower left and dated 40 lower center
- oil on cardboard
- 17 3/8 by 19 1/8 in.
- 44.1 by 48.6 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist, Montevideo
Estate of Horacio Torres, Montevideo
Cecilia de Torres, New York
Galería Sur, Montevideo
Private European Collection, acquired from the above 1999
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Art, May 29, 2009, lot 168, illustrated in color
Estate of Horacio Torres, Montevideo
Cecilia de Torres, New York
Galería Sur, Montevideo
Private European Collection, acquired from the above 1999
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Art, May 29, 2009, lot 168, illustrated in color
Exhibited
Montevideo, Galería Sur, Bodegones del sur, Summer 1998-January 22, 1999, no. 16
Condition
Paint loss and frame abrasions are visible along all four edges of the painting. The edges of the board, and all four corners, are bent. Pinholes are present in the center of the bottom and right edges. Craquelure is visible in the lower left quadrant. A three-inch scratch, extending from the bottom edge, is present in the lower right quadrant. The work appears to be varnished. Under ultraviolet inspection, fluorescing occurs throughout. Additionally, scattered areas of in-painting are present in all four quadrants. Overall, this work is in 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.