Lot 176
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Felipe Castañeda (b. 1933)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Felipe Castañeda
- Nude
- inscribed with signature and dated 1984; also numbered II/VII
- bronze
- 27 1/4 by 20 1/2 by 15 in.
- 69.2 by 52 by 12.7 cm
Provenance
The Bernard and Edith Lewin Collection, Palm Springs
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gifted from the above 1997
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gifted from the above 1997
Literature
Alfonso de Neuvillate, Ignacio Flores-Antunez and Berta Taracena, Castañeda, Mexico City, 1981, illustration of another cast
Condition
Minor oxidation is present throughout the work. There is rubbing to the toes on the left foot of the figure. A small accumulation of debris is present within the crevasses of the sculpture. There are three labels/stickers adhered to the perimeter of the of the base. 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.
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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.
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