Armando Reverón (1889-1954)

Private Collection, Caracas
Sale: Christie's, New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculptures, November 21, 1990, lot 99, illustrated in color
Private Collection, Tampa

This work has been quite recently restored and should be hung in its current condition. The paper on which it is painted has been lined onto linen, which in turn has been stretched onto a good stretcher. The artist incorporated a lot of white into this picture, which lends the painting a particularly clean and fresh appearance. There is a crack in the paper in the center of the right side that is stable but still visible. There is some non-original paint in this area, extending from the edge into the picture for about 8 inches. Beneath the left side of the figure, there is also some white pigment which does not seem to be original. There is a diagonal line of restorations to the left of the head. There are a few other small marks of retouching in the lower center. However, the work looks well and should be hung as is. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
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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"There should be nothing but white on the palette." -Armando Reverón, 1944