Lot 55
  • 55

Gunther Gerzso (1915-2000)

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Gunther Gerzso
  • Amarillo-Rojo-Verde
  • signed and dated 78 lower right; also signed, titled and dated on the reverse
  • oil on masonite
  • 20 3/4 by 22 in.
  • 53 by 56 cm

Provenance

Acquired from the artist
The Collection of Gregorio Shapiro, Mexico City
Galería Misrachi, Mexico City
Acquired from the above, 1992 
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, May 24, 2005, lot 14, illustrated in color
Private Collection, Mexico
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Art, May 28, 2014, lot 120, illustrated in color
Acquired from the above by the present owner 

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The colors are vibrant, and the media layer is stable. Scattered minor pinpoint losses are present along the extreme upper and center left edge, possibly due to prior frame abrasion. Additional pinpoint spots of paint loss are present in the extreme lower left corner, and the extreme lower right edge below the signature.
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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