Lot 8
  • 8

Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005)

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description

  • JESÚS RAFAEL SOTO
  • Te con oliva
  • signed, titled and dated 1970 on the reverse
  • painted wood and metal
  • 39 3/4 by 60 in.
  • 100.9 by 152.4 cm

Provenance

Galería Freites, Caracas

Literature

Bélgica Rodríguez, Soto, Caracas, 2009, p. 66, illustrated in color

Condition

The surface of the work presents a couple of minor scrapes particularly on the central panels. Additional scuffs and a small loss appear on the lateral sides. A few metal elements are slightly bent. There are no visible areas of repair. Otherwise in very good condition.
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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