Lot 5
  • 5

Emiliano di Cavalcanti (1897-1967)

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description

  • Emiliano di Cavalcanti
  • Natureza morta
  • signed and dated 63 lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 28 5/8 by 39 1/4 in.
  • 72.7 by 100 cm

Provenance

Acquired from the artist
Thence by descent
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture Part I, May 17, 1994, lot 42, illustrated in color
Private Collection, Mexico

Condition

The canvas is unlined and well-stretched. Minor paint loss and frame abrasion is present along the edges of the canvas. The paint layer is stable over all. An isolated area of light brown specks, not inherent to the work, is present in the lower right quadrant. A light layer of varnish is visible. Under ultraviolet inspection, in-painting is present throughout the work specifically in the lower quadrants. 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.
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