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Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005)
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- JESÚS RAFAEL SOTO
- Estela en el círculo
- enamel on stainless steel with painted metal elements
- 22 by 24 by 18 in.
- 56 by 61 by 45.7 cm
- Executed in 1975.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Modern & Contemporary Art, October 26, 2000, lot 81, illustrated in color
Private Collection, Miami
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Modern & Contemporary Art, October 26, 2000, lot 81, illustrated in color
Private Collection, Miami
Condition
This work is in good condition overall considering its age. Minor handling marks and minor surface scratches are present on the exterior metal ring. The metal elements are accounted for and the paint layer is stable and tightly bound on these elements. There is only minor oxidation and very minor paint loss to the metal elements.
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.