Authenticity guarantee
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Jesús Rafael Soto
1923 - 2005
S/T
painted wood and metal construction
23⅝ by 23⅝ by 4 in.
60 by 60 by 10 cm.
Executed circa 1959.
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Hélène Soto.
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The work presents a lightly aged appearance overall which is appropriate. The wood support and metal elements are all stable, secure and accounted for. The media layer is stable. A few minor losses and areas of oxidation are present on the metal element which are consistent with its age. Under raking light inspection: two faint glossy ¼ inch drip accretions become apparent in the upper left and bottom left quadrants and a few minor handling marks become apparent in the extreme upper left quadrant and at the extreme right edge.
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above in 2004)
Christie's London, 7 February 2008, lot 125 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner