Lot 278
  • 278

FERNANDO BOTERO | Still Life

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Fernando Botero
  • Still Life
  • signed and dated 1966
  • charcoal, watercolor and pastel on paper
  • 23 1/2 by 30 7/8 in. 59.7 by 78.4 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby's, New York, 29 November 1984, Lot 380
Private Collection, Washington, D.C. (acquired from the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The media layer is stable. Deckling is present along each of the extreme edges which is inherent to the sheet selected by the artist. A fine intermittent band of very light rust-colored discoloration is present along the extreme upper edge of the sheet.
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.