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Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991)
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Rufino Tamayo
- Hombre rojo
- inscribed with signature; also numbered 3/3 and dated O-90
- steel with unique patina
- 81 3/4 by 39 by 3 1/2 in.
- 207.6 by 99 by 9 cm
Provenance
GVG Editions, Monterrey (commissioned from the artist)
Mary-Anne Martin/Fine Art, New York
Quinta Galería, Bogota
Private Collection, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, June 3, 1999, lot 53, illustrated in color
Mary-Anne Martin/Fine Art, New York
Quinta Galería, Bogota
Private Collection, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, June 3, 1999, lot 53, illustrated in color
Exhibited
Paris, Salon de Mars, Latinoamérica-España, March 20-26, 1990, no. 21, illustrated in color
New York, Mary-Anne Martin/Fine Art, Masterpieces of Mexican Art: Ancient to Modern, Eight Monumental Sculptures by Tamayo, September 18-October 13, 1990, no. 49
Chicago, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Sculptures and Mixographs by Rufino Tamayo, December 14-February 3, 1991, no. 5, p. 3, illustrated in color
Kruishoutem, Belgium, Foundation Veranneman, Europalia Festival, Rufino Tamayo Sculptures, May-July 1993
New York, Robert Miller Gallery/Galería Ramis Barquet, Rufino Tamayo, October 1997
New York, Mary-Anne Martin/Fine Art, Masterpieces of Mexican Art: Ancient to Modern, Eight Monumental Sculptures by Tamayo, September 18-October 13, 1990, no. 49
Chicago, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Sculptures and Mixographs by Rufino Tamayo, December 14-February 3, 1991, no. 5, p. 3, illustrated in color
Kruishoutem, Belgium, Foundation Veranneman, Europalia Festival, Rufino Tamayo Sculptures, May-July 1993
New York, Robert Miller Gallery/Galería Ramis Barquet, Rufino Tamayo, October 1997
Condition
This work is in generally good condition overall. A few white drips are present on the front and back of the figure's face. Some areas of rubbing are visible along the extreme edges of the arms. Some mild oxidation/corrosion is present where the sculpture meets the base.
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.