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Alfonso Michel (1897-1957)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Alfonso Michel
- Tierra Herida
- signed and dated 55 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 31 5/8 by 36 3/4 in.
- 80.5 by 93.5 cm
Provenance
Ines Amor, GalerÃa de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City
Jorge Wilmot collection (acquired from the above)
Private collection, California
Exhibited
Mexico City, Insituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, Exposición de Arte Mexicano en Burdeos, Francia, no. 58
Condition
The surface is highly textured but does not appear to have any losses. There is a long horizontal seam across the center of the painting where the artist has attached the two canvases used for this piece. There are some areas with very fine craquelure but there are no apparent losses to the paint layer. There are no signs of inpainting under UV light inspection. Overall, the work is in very good condition.
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.