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Anonymous, Mexican School (18th Century)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Anonymous, Mexican School
- Panoramic View of the Valley of Mexico with Mexico City and the Lake of Texcoco
- 25 5/8 by 39 1/8 in.
- (65.1 by 99.4 cm)
watercolor on heavy paper
Provenance
Estate of Mariana Grove, Virginia
Acquired from the above by the previous owner
Private Collection, Washington, D.C.
Acquired from the above by the previous owner
Private Collection, Washington, D.C.
Condition
The bottom and right edges of the work appear to be unevenly cut. The paper has been mounted to a very thing piece of cardboard. There is a ½ in. tear and a 1 in. tear that have been repaired from the reverse in the lower left corner. There is a 2 ½ in. tear along the bottom edge next to the two people. There is foxing and small staining throughout the work especially along the right half. There is reinforcement on the reverse in the lower right corner and the lower center. There if very faint rippling to the paper which is consistent with the artist's use of medium. There is a 1/8 in. scuff to the upper left edge.
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.