CARLOS ROJAS | Untitled

Private Collection, New York (acquired directly from the artist in 1979) 
Sotheby's, New York,  26 May 2011, Lot 167
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined and well-stretched. The colors are vibrant, and the media layer is stable. Light soiling is present along the extreme edges of the canvas. Two pinpoint green surface accretions are present in the upper right quadrant, in one of the brown bands. A one-inch diagonal surface scuff is present in the lower left quadrant. A 1/4 inch diagonal black surface accretion is present at the extreme upper left corner, above the purple band. A few intermittent pinpoint spots of media loss are present int he lower quadrants. Under ultraviolet light examination, the artist's signature becomes apparent in the lower left quadrant, in the lowermost red stripe.
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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