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Diego Rivera (1886-1957)
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Diego Rivera
- Mujer cargando alcatraces
- signed and dated 37 upper left
- watercolor and ink on rice paper
- 15 by 10 3/4 in.
- 38 by 27.5 cm
Provenance
Galerias La Granja, Mexico City
Literature
Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, Diego Rivera. Catálogo General de Obra de Caballete y Dibujos, Mexico City, 1989, no. 1400, p. 184, illustrated
Condition
The work is in excellent condition and the colors are bright and full. The work is adhered to a green piece of cardboard from the top left and right corners. The number 890 is inscribed on the verso. Rippling is visible throughout the paper; however, this is a consistent characteristic of the type of paper used by the artist. The work is framed and ready to hang.
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.
Catalogue Note
This watercolor is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from the country. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The painting will be released to the purchaser in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby's representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey for an appointment to view the work.