Lot 39
  • 39

Martín Rico y Ortega

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • Martín Rico y Ortega
  • A Venetian Canal Scene
  • signed RICO (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 32 1/2 by 15 1/4 in.
  • 80 by 38.5 cm

Provenance

Private Collection (and sold: Christie's, New York, February 19, 1992, lot 110, illustrated)
Private Collection, Pennsylvania (and sold: Christie's, New York, April 22, 2004, lot 218)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

This painting has not been lined and the colors are bright and fresh. Under UV, a small area of inpainting fluoresces in the upper right foliage and another restoration is evident in the lower left, in the buildings.
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.
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