Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005)

Acquired from the artist
Private Collection, Florida

The painted wood panel is in very good condition considering its age. The paint on the pinstripe background is tightly bound and in very good condition. The wire, which is attached to the pinstripe board is dusty and displays an aged black paint layer. Some rust was noted on the wire where there is paint loss. The wire is well secured to the panel. Tiny spots of paint loss were noted along the black edges. Several tiny brown spots were present on the pinstripe panel as well as one tiny hole. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson Conservation, LLC.)
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“My aim is to free the material until it becomes as free as music…”

Jesús Rafael Soto in conversation with Guy Brett, Paris April 1965