JOAQUÍN TORRES-GARCÍA | Notre Dame

Francisco Matto, Montevideo (acquired directly from the artist) 
Ada Atuño de Matto, Montevideo (acquired from the estate of the above and sold: Gary Nader Fine Art Auctions, Miami, January 11, 1998, lot 89) 
Acquired at the above sale

This work is unlined. The stretcher is old if not original. The paint layer seems to be slightly dirty, and is probably unvarnished. There are a few loose retouches in the sky - two in the lower left, two in the lower right, and four small dots above the steeple in the center. Unpainted areas around the edges have been retouched in a few spots. The cracking is very slightly raised, particularly in the sky, but the paint layer is stable. The work could be hung as is. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
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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This work is included in the Joaquín Torres-García Online Catalogue Raisonné (www.torresgarcia.com) as no. 1945.07.