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Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005)
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- JESÚS RAFAEL SOTO
- Mural
- wood and paint construction with aluminum rods and lamps
- Height: 112 1/4 in.; Length (left wall): 136 1/2 in.; Length (right wall): 126 1/8 in.
- 310.5 cm; 346.7 cm; 313.3 cm
- Executed in 1967-1973.
Provenance
Gift from the artist to Miguel Arroyo
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Denise René, Jesús Rafael Soto, May-June 1967
Ciudad Bolívar, Museo de Arte Moderno Jesús Soto, Inaugural Exhibition, August 1973
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, Cincuentenario, Una Historia, July 3-September 4, 1988, illustrated
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, Movimiento, April 7, 1991-December 6, 1992
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, Jesús Soto: Lo Físico, lo inmaterial, November 17, 1992-February 14, 1993, no. 12, p. 19, illustrated in color
Ciudad Bolívar, Museo de Arte Moderno Jesús Soto, March 14-May 16, 1993; Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, March 5-June 18, 1995, La Construcción de la mirada-XX años del Museo de Arte Moderno Jesús Soto, 1973-1993, p. 45, illustrated in color
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, extended loan until 2004
Ciudad Bolívar, Museo de Arte Moderno Jesús Soto, Inaugural Exhibition, August 1973
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, Cincuentenario, Una Historia, July 3-September 4, 1988, illustrated
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, Movimiento, April 7, 1991-December 6, 1992
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, Jesús Soto: Lo Físico, lo inmaterial, November 17, 1992-February 14, 1993, no. 12, p. 19, illustrated in color
Ciudad Bolívar, Museo de Arte Moderno Jesús Soto, March 14-May 16, 1993; Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, March 5-June 18, 1995, La Construcción de la mirada-XX años del Museo de Arte Moderno Jesús Soto, 1973-1993, p. 45, illustrated in color
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes, extended loan until 2004
Literature
Alfredo Boulton, Soto, Caracas, 1973, p. 221, illustrated
Condition
The installation is in very good condition considering its age. The six pinstriped background panels show minor wear with the exception of the third panel from the left, which has minor damage to the bottom left corner. The pinstriped lines are crisp and legible. The white and black fascia, platform and ceiling show minor soiling and scuffs. The various components that make up the installation are structurally sound and well secured to the framework. The aluminum rods are all accounted for and display an unpolished finish. Some of the rods have a black oxide layer on them. The rods are not rigidly fixed in position so there is movement when they are touched. All of the florescent lamps in the ceiling are operable.
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.
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.