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RENÉ PORTOCARRERO | Gestáltica
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- René Portocarrero
- Gestáltica
- Signed Portocarrero and dated 1946 (lower right)
- Oil on cardboard
- 16 by 19 7/8 in.
- 40.5 by 50.5 cm
- Painted in 1946.
Provenance
Dr. Maria Teresa Oliver, Havana (a gift from the artist)
Private Collection, Palm Beach (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Palm Beach (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The colors are vibrant, and the media layer is stable overall. A very fine 1/8 inch band of frame abrasion is present along the extreme edges of the board. Under ultraviolet light examination, no evidence of inpainting becomes apparent.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Fundación Arte Cubano signed by Ramón Vázquez in Madrid.