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Carlos Mérida (1891-1984)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Carlos Mérida
- Geométrica en la forma
- signed and dated 1951 lower center
- oil on canvas
- 22 1/8 by 18 1/8 in.
- 56.2 by 46 cm
Provenance
Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, May 30, 1985, lot 108, illustrated
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, May 30, 1985, lot 108, illustrated
Condition
The canvas is unlined and well-stretched. Frame abrasions and craquelure are present on all four corners of the canvas. Additionally, craquelure is present within the white shape in the lower right quadrant. Light gray marks, potentially not inherent to the work, are visible in the pink shape in the lower center. Stretcher bar marks are visible along al four edges. Under ultraviolet inspection, minor in-painting is present 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.