Lot 156
- 156
Wifredo Lam (1902-1982)
Estimate
15,000 - 22,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Untitled
signed lower right and inscribed on the reverse
charcoal and pastel on paper
- 27 by 20 5/8 in.
- 68.5 by 52.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection, acquired circa 1975
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The edges of the paper are deckled. There are pinholes on the top 2 corners. Some scattered foxing by the lower right quadrant, the center right and near the edges. There are some tape marks on the reveser with one 2 in. area where the paper has been skinned in the uipper left corner. The paper appears to have been glued to a dark mat so there is some glue residue and mat residue on the corners--seen from the reverse. There is a small area near the upper left edge where the paper surface is also slightly thinner.
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.