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Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Rufino Tamayo
- Bañistas
- signed and dated 41 lower left
- gouache on paper
- 17 1/4 by 13 1/8 in.
- 44 by 33.3 cm
Provenance
M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York
William Pall Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, May 16, 1989, lot 57, illustrated in color
Latin American Masters, Beverly Hills
Acquired from the above by the present owner 1990
William Pall Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, May 16, 1989, lot 57, illustrated in color
Latin American Masters, Beverly Hills
Acquired from the above by the present owner 1990
Exhibited
Bevery Hills, Latin American Masters, October 17-November 28, 1998; Mexico City, Galería López Quiroga, December 6-January 30, 1999, Tamayo. Paintings & Drawings. 1925-1989, p. 23, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The paper is hinged to the mat by the four corners of the paper. The medium is stable overall; there is only one minor loss to the medium in the lower center quadrant specifically on the lower section of the main figure's right leg. Artist pinholes are present in all four corners. There is minor discoloration to the edges of the paper due to a mat and/or frame.
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.