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Fernando Botero (b. 1932)
Estimate
700,000 - 900,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernando Botero
- Dancing Couple
- inscribed with signature and stamped with foundry mark; also numbered 2/6
- bronze
- 45 1/4 by 16 3/4 by 27 in.
- 115 by 42.5 by 68.6 cm
- Executed in 2003.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist
Travis Hansson Fine Art, Beverly Hills
Private Collection, Beverly Hills
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, November 16, 2005, lot 44, illustrated in color
Travis Hansson Fine Art, Beverly Hills
Private Collection, Beverly Hills
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, November 16, 2005, lot 44, illustrated in color
Condition
The sculpture is in very good condition. It displays a warm brown mottled patina that is in good condition. No significant scratches or abrasions were found on the surface with the exception of one ¼ vertical scratch in the bronze on the bottom edge on one side of the base. A small indentation in the bronze was observed on the male figures proper right cheek. The sculpture is clean and has a fresh protective wax coating 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.
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.