Lot 119
- 119
Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991)
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Rufino Tamayo
- Two Heads
- signed and dated O-70 lower right; also titled on the reverse
- oil and sand on canvas
- 14 by 23 3/4 in.
- 35.5 by 60.3 cm
Provenance
B. Lewin Galleries, Beverly Hills
Exhibited
Beverly Hills, B. Lewin Galleries, Rufino Tamayo, 1983, p. 107, illustrated in color
San Francisco, The Mexican Museum, Paintings and Mixographs by Rufino Tamayo, May 19-July 10, 1983, n.n.
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Mexico City, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexican Masterpieces from the Bernard and Edith Lewin Collection, November 23, 1997-July 26, 1998, p. 153, no. 88
San Francisco, The Mexican Museum, Paintings and Mixographs by Rufino Tamayo, May 19-July 10, 1983, n.n.
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Mexico City, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexican Masterpieces from the Bernard and Edith Lewin Collection, November 23, 1997-July 26, 1998, p. 153, no. 88
Condition
The impasto areas are all in good condition. Overall this painting is in excellent condition.
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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.