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José Agustín Arrieta (1802-1879)
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- José Agustín Arrieta
- Two Still Lifes: (1) Bodegón (Canasta, perico, cazo y gallina acostada) and (2) Bodegón (Gato, florero, licorera, pollo muerto y taza de aceitunas)
- (1) signed lower right
- oil on canvas
- Each: 27 1/2 by 36 1/2 in.
- 70 by 93 cm
Provenance
Galerías La Granja, Mexico City
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1963
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1963
Exhibited
Mérida; Villahermosa; Veracruz; Fomento Cultural Banamex, Obras selectas de Agustín Arrieta, April 28-September 30, 1986
Mexico City, Museo Nacional de Arte, José Agustín Arrieta, su tiempo, vida, y obra: Homenaje Nacional a José Agustín Arrieta (1803-1874), August 1-October 30, 1994, (1) no. 84, p. 162-163, (2) no. 79, p. 158, illustrated in color
Mexico City, Museo Nacional de Arte, José Agustín Arrieta, su tiempo, vida, y obra: Homenaje Nacional a José Agustín Arrieta (1803-1874), August 1-October 30, 1994, (1) no. 84, p. 162-163, (2) no. 79, p. 158, illustrated in color
Condition
(1) This work is in good condition overall. An isolated area of minor accretions is present in the upper left corner. Fine lines of craquelure are present throughout, and a stretcher mark is present along the lower edge. Faint yellowing of the varnish has occurred due to age. Under ultraviolet examination, minor isolated spots of inpainting become apparent in the upper right quadrant and along the lower edge of the canvas.
(2) This work is in good condition overall. Minor spots of paint loss are present in the upper quadrants of the painting, in particular along the upper right edge. A minor accretion is present in the lower right corner. Fine lines of light craquelure are present throughout, and a stretcher mark is present along the lower edge. Faint yellowing of the varnish has occurred due to age.
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.