JESÚS RAFAEL SOTO | Tes policromas

Galería d'Museo, Caracas
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002

The painted wood panel is in very good condition. The paint on the pinstripe background is tightly bound and in very good condition. A ½” vertical scratch that has been inpainted was noted on the bottom edge of the bottom pinstripe panel. One of the nails used in its construction appears to be pushing up the paint on a small area on the upper panel causing the paint to crack slightly. A faint patterned mark was noted on the PR side of both pinstriped panels and on both sides of the outer panel. No cracks or dimensional movement in the wood was observed. All of the painted metal T-shaped rods are present and move in their place. No damage or significant loss was detected on the panel. (This condition report has been prepared courtesy of Wilson Conservation, LLC)
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.

"Soto's most important contribution could actually be, beyond the material and media he uses, the aesthetic stimulus experienced by facing unexpected constructions of...metal rods; overall, the materialization of space and its use as an artistic element, as if it were a canvas, wood or marble."  Alfredo Boulton in Exh. Cat., Kamakura Museum of Art, Soto, 1990, p. XV