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Felipe Castañeda (b. 1933)
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- Felipe Castañeda
- The Kiss
- inscribed with signature and dated 1989; also numbered I/VII
- bronze
- 21 1/4 by 15 by 13 in.
- 54 by 38.1 by 33 cm
Provenance
The Bernard and Edith Lewin Collection, Palm Springs
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gifted from the above 1997
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gifted from the above 1997
Condition
Oxidation is present throughout the work. There is rubbing to the head and ears of the male figure. There are three labels affixed to the sculpture, one is taped to the left leg of the male figure while two labels are affixed to the perimeter of the base. There is a minor accumulation of debris within the crevasses of the sculpture. Overall, this work is in generally good 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.
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