Lot 116A
- 116A
Matta (1911-2002)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Matta
- La Copa Negra
- inscribed: Como una copa negra que bebía temblando--Y cuando poco a poco el hombre fue negandome along lower edge
- color crayon and graphite on paper
- 12 3/4 by 19 5/8 in.
- 35 by 50 cm
- Executed circa 1950.
Provenance
José R. Bordes-Barrera, New York
Sale: Christie's New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, May 19, 1992, lot 145, illustrated in color
Sale: Christie's New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, May 19, 1992, lot 145, illustrated in color
Condition
The paper is taped to the mat on the upper left and upper right corners with pinholes on all four corners. The upper edge is deckled and the upper corner tips are rounded. There is some rippling to the paper, particularly to the lower part of the right margin. There is a crease on the lower right corner and a small tear 4¾ inches from the lower right corner. This work is overall in very good condition.
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.