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Antonio Herrera Toro 1857 - 1914
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Antonio Herrera Toro
- Untitled (Cocina criolla)
- signed and indistinctly dated lower right
- oil on canvas
- 23 3/8 by 17 1/2 in.
- 59.5 by 44.5 cm
- Painted in 1904.
Provenance
Private collection, Caracas (acquired from the artist)
Thence by descent to the previous owners
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Under UV light inspection, the work appears to be varnished with some retouches near and on the lower edge. There are some 3 areas of inpainting in the space near the woman's extended arms and a few spots of inpainting on the upper third of the painting. Overall, the work appears to be in very good 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.