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Leonora Carrington (1917-2011)
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Leonora Carrington
- The Law of Briah
- signed and dated 1966 lower left; also initialed, titled and dated 1966 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 23 3/4 by 39 1/2 in.
- 60.5 by 101 cm
Provenance
Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City
Private Collection, Mexico
Private Collection, Mexico
Condition
This work has never been removed from its original stretcher. It is in excellent condition. There are no visible retouches or losses.
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.
Catalogue Note
“The paintings of Leonora Carrington are not merely painted, they are brewed.” Edward James