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ALFREDO RAMOS MARTÍNEZ | The Tamal Makers
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- The Tamal Makers
- Signed Ramos-Martínez (lower right)
- Tempera, Conté crayon and brush and ink on paper laid down on board
- 14 1/2 by 16 7/8 in.
- 36.8 by 42.9 cm
- Executed circa 1935.
Provenance
Margaret Cassidy, Los Angeles (acquired from the artist)
By descent from the above (and sold: John Moran Auctioneers, Monrovia, California, May 5, 2019, lot 132)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
By descent from the above (and sold: John Moran Auctioneers, Monrovia, California, May 5, 2019, lot 132)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The media layer is stable, and the ink is rich in tone. A faint diagonal two-inch surface scratch is present in the upper right quadrant, in the black background.
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
Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of works on paper, to be published by the Alfredo Ramos Martinez Research Project.