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Ricardo Martínez (B. 1918)
Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 USD
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Description
- Ricardo Martínez
- Cellista
signed and dated 12-42 upper left
- 28 3/4 by 24 in.
- (73 by 61 cm)
oil on masonite
Provenance
Jorge Hernández Campos, Mexico
Stern Fine Art, Los Angeles
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Under ultraviolet light there are several areas of inpainting throughout the work including sever larger spots (the biggest measuring 1 1/2 in.) with some smaller ones along the right edge in front of the running girls with three spots below that measuring between 1/4 and a 1/2 in. There are a few small spots of retouching in the boy's jacket and several spots in the wall measuring between a 1/4 and a 1/2 in. The work is heavily varnished with a small spot of paint lifting in the upper left corner next to the door.
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.
Catalogue Note
This lot is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity from the artist signed and dated Feb. 15, 2006 and will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by Dr. Mark Ruben.