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Diego Rivera (1886-1957)
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Rivera
- Barbara
- signed, titled, and dated 1940 upper left
- oil on canvas
- 36 3/4 by 42 1/8 in.
- 93.3 by 106.9 cm
Provenance
Commissioned from the artist
Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Adam Musto, San Francsico
Thence by descent to the present owner
Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Adam Musto, San Francsico
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
San Francisco, M.H. de Young Museum, The San Francisco Collector, September 21-October 17, 1965
Literature
Mildred Brown Robbins, "Mrs. Adam Musto Will Sit for Diego Rivera," San Francisco Chronicle, Saturday, November 9, 1940
"Barbara," San Francisco Chronicle, Friday, September 3, 1965, illustrated, p. 38
"Barbara," San Francisco Chronicle, Friday, September 3, 1965, illustrated, p. 38
Condition
This work is unlined and well-stretched. The paint layer is stable. A minor dent, ΒΌ of an inch in size, is visible in the center left quadrant. Overall, this 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.
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
I have finished the portrait of Barbara, and I still feel happy to have had the chance to paint such a beautiful and charming model. She seems to like her portrait, at least she has told me she does...She is one of the most beautiful models I have ever had.
Diego Rivera, December 29, 1940