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Joaquín Torres-García (1874-1949)
Estimate
250,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- Joaquín Torres-García
- Composición con sol
- signed and dated 43 lower left
- oil on board laid down on wood
- 18 3/4 by 20 3/4 in.
- 47.6 by 52.7 cm
Provenance
Estate of the Artist, Montevideo
Rose Fried Gallery (February 1961)
Prof. Jaquin and Gloria Bierman collection, Miami Beach
Rose Fried Gallery (February 1961)
Prof. Jaquin and Gloria Bierman collection, Miami Beach
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Pan American Union, Torres García and his workshop, February 2-March 13, 1950, no. 6
Literature
Jane Watson Crane, "Torres-García Was a Teacher", The Washington Post, Sunday February 5, 1950, p. 6l, illustrated
Joaquín Torres-Garcia, Universalismo Constructivo. Contribución a la unificación del arte y la cultura de América. Buenos Aires, 1944, no. III, p. 753, also illustrated on the cover
Joaquín Torres-Garcia, Universalismo Constructivo. Contribución a la unificación del arte y la cultura de América. Buenos Aires, 1944, no. III, p. 753, also illustrated on the cover
Condition
This work has been recently cleaned. Under UV light inspection, there are some very small retouches: one in the lower left quadrant, another small one in the lower right quadrant and two small spots on the upper right quadrant. Overall, this work is in excellent condition.
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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.