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Fernando Botero (b. 1932)
Estimate
800,000 - 1,200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernando Botero
- Standing Woman
- inscribed with signature and foundry mark; numbered 2/3
bronze, dark brown patina
- 139 1/3 by 60 by 60 in.
- 354 by 153 by 153 cm
- Executed in 2003.
Provenance
Galerie Hopkins-Custot, Paris
Private Collection, Switzerland acquired from the above 2007
Private Collection, Switzerland acquired from the above 2007
Exhibited
Zürich, Skulpturenausstellung Hotel Baur au Lac, Great Art...outdoors and table top pieces, June 11-July 1, 2007
Berlin, Lustgarten, Botero in Berlin, September 25-November 25, 2007
Bad Ragaz, Kleinkunstfestival at Alten Bad Pfäfers, 4th International Sculpture Triennial, May 16-October 22, 2009
Berlin, Lustgarten, Botero in Berlin, September 25-November 25, 2007
Bad Ragaz, Kleinkunstfestival at Alten Bad Pfäfers, 4th International Sculpture Triennial, May 16-October 22, 2009
Literature
Lina Botero, Mario Vargas Llosa, Carlos Fuentes, et. al., Fernando Botero. Una Celebración, p. 293, illustration in color of another cast
Condition
The sculpture is in very good condition. The sculpture displays a uniform black patina that is in very good condition. The sculpture is clean and displays a protective wax coating on the surface. Minor surface irregularities in the bronze were noted on the back of the base on the PL side. No significant scratches or abrasions were found on the surface. The sculpture is structurally sound.
This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson Conservation.
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.
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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.