Lot 82
  • 82

Fidelio Ponce de León (1895-1949)

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Fidelio Ponce de León
  • Novicias
  • signed and indistinctly dated lower left 
  • oil on canvas
  • 24 by 27 7/8 in.
  • 61 by 71 cm
  • Painted circa 1931.

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined and well-stretched. The colors are vibrant, and the media layer appears stable. A vertical loss measuring ¼ inch in length is present in the lower left quadrant of the work, in the veil of the foremost figure. A second loss measuring ½ inch is located in the extreme upper left corner of the canvas.
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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