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Alejandro Otero (1921-1990)
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Alejandro Otero
- Monsieur
- signed twice, titled twice and dated Paris 1962 twice on the reverse
- paper and cloth collage on wood
- 23 1/2 by 21 1/8 in.
- 60 by 53.6 cm
Provenance
Collection of the Artist, Caracas
Miguel G. Arroyo, Caracas
Miguel G. Arroyo, Caracas
Exhibited
Caracas, Museo de Bellas Artes; Santiago de Chile, Museo de Bellas Artes; Montevideo, Museo Nacional de Artes Plásticas y Visuales, Veintidós pintores venezolanos de hoy, 1963-1964
Caracas, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas, Alejandro Otero, February 1985, no. 277
Caracas, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas, Alejandro Otero, February 1985, no. 277
Condition
The wood board is stable. There are minor losses to the upper left and lower right corners. The collage and paper elements are lifting from the wood board. There are some losses to the paper, in addition to a scattering of dark brown stains throughout these paper elements. Overall, the work is in generally 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.