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Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991)
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Rufino Tamayo
- La Dama misteriosa
- signed and dated O-55 upper left
- oil on canvas
- 38 by 31 5/8 in.
- 96.5 by 80.6 cm
Provenance
Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City
Mr. J. Denton Anderson, Michigan acquired from the above 1955
Thence by descent to the present owner
Mr. J. Denton Anderson, Michigan acquired from the above 1955
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Mexico City, Galería de Arte Mexicano, Exposición colectiva para celebrar los 20 años de la galería, 1955
Literature
José Crespo de la Serna, "Exposición colectiva que celebra un fausto en México," Novedades, April 24, 1955, illustrated
Condition
This painting has probably never been removed from its original stretcher. It is well stretched. It has presumably never been cleaned and may be slightly dirty. No varnish is recommended. There are no retouches. The work can certainly be hung as is. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
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.