RENÉ PORTOCARRERO | Figura de comparsa

María Teresa Boulton, Caracas
Private Collection (acquired from the above) 

There are three small losses beneath the headdress in the upper left, and there may be ongoing instability in this area. There has been restoration here in the past to address this instability. There are some slightly raised cracks in the lower left, beneath the arm on the right and around the paint losses in the upper left. The paint layer should be further consolidated to discourage further losses, and the existing losses should be filled and retouched. (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.
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.