Lot 123
- 123
Wifredo Lam (1902-1982)
Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Forête
signed and dated 1962 lower right
- gouache on paper laid down on canvas
- 28 7/8 by 21 3/4 in.
- 73.3 by 55.2 cm
- Painted in 1962.
Provenance
Galleria dell' Annunciata, Milano
Galleria del Girasole, Udine
Studio Kostel, Paris
Sale: Christie's, New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Prints, May 18, 1993, lot 239, illustrated in color
Galleria del Girasole, Udine
Studio Kostel, Paris
Sale: Christie's, New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Prints, May 18, 1993, lot 239, illustrated in color
Condition
The upper left corner of the paper has worn off, exposing the canvas on which the paper is laid down. He upper and left edges are deckled. There are pinholes on each corner and in the center of each edge. Overall, the work is 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.