Lot 47
- 47
Fernando Botero (b. 1932)
Estimate
300,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Fernando Botero
- Uomo che cammina (Walking Man)
- inscribed with signature
- marble (unique)
- 20 3/4 by 20 7/8 by 10 in.
- 52.7 by 53 by 25.4 cm
- Executed in 2007.
Provenance
Felipe Grimberg Fine Art, Miami
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The work is overall in excellent condition with a couple of scuffs to the side of his left thigh muscle, and another faint scuff in the upper part of his right arm. There are some scattered dark spots to the marble, most likely inherent to the stone. There is a possible tiny repair half an inch from his belly button.
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.