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Lot 1
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Alfredo Ramos Martínez (1871-1946)

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Alfredo Ramos Martínez
  • Natividad
  • signed lower right
  • gouache, pastel and colored-pencil on thick paper
  • 22 1/4 by 27 1/4 in.
  • 56.5 by 69.2 cm

Condition

Pinholes are present on all four corners. Light foxing is visible throughout the paper. There are small flecks of loss to the gouache in the lower left corner. The colors are bright and vibrant. Light brown mounting tape is affixed to the verso. The paper is hinged along the top edge in addition to the left and right edges. The lower right corner has a minor repair tear that has been reinforced. Very slight rippling is visible to the top and bottom edges. Overall, the work is in excellent 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.

Catalogue Note

We are grateful to María Ramos Martínez Bolster, Margarita Nieto and Louis Stern for their assistance in confirming the authenticity of this work.