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Joaquín Torres-García (1874-1949)
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Joaquín Torres-García
- Puerto con barcos
- signed lower center and dated 1927 lower right
- oil on cardboard mounted on panel
- 15 7/8 by 20 1/4 in.
- 40.2 by 51.4 cm
Provenance
Gift of the artist to the family of the previous owner thence by descent
Sale: Christie's, New York, The Latin American Sale, November 23, 1999, lot 119, illustrated in color
Sale: Christie's, New York, The Latin American Sale, November 23, 1999, lot 119, illustrated in color
Condition
Paint loss is visible along the upper edge of the painting and scattered in the lower left quadrant. Additionally, there is paint loss to all four-corners, particularly to the upper left and upper right corners. A small portion of the upper left corner is torn. Pinholes are present in all four corners. A diagonal scratch approximately six-inches in length is present in the lower left quadrant. Under ultraviolet inspection, fluorescing occurs in the left window in the lower portion of the center quadrant. Additionally, fluorescing occurs in the center of the white circular structure in the lower left quadrant. Overall, this 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.