Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005)

painted metal wires, plastic and painted metal framework

Galería Durban Segnini, Coral Gables
Acquired from the above by the present owner (2000)

The sculpture is in excellent condition. The suspended painted metal rods are in excellent condition and they are all accounted for. Minor paint loss can be seen on some of the painted rods scattered throughout the sculpture. The sculpture's white painted metal support is in very good condition with the exception of minor areas of paint loss predominantly along the bottom edge. The sheets of acrylic situated above and below the hanging rods are in very good condition. The sculpture is structurally sound. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson Conservation)
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