Nona Garcia

Sotheby's Hong Kong, October 6 2008, Lot 885
Acquired by the Present Owner at the Above sale

The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas, which is clear and taut. There are indications of light wear and handling around the edges. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of retouching. Unframed, on stretcher.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

“Her works have the immediate and psychological impressions of people who have just desecrated, deserted, inhabited, loved, and violated places and things. With incomparable and poetic gift, she recalls absent people in her works like a breath, an unseen ghost, a permeating smell, a presence that refuses to leave, an unforgettable memory, as if her only purpose is to stamp people - despite their absence - with dominion and power.”

Cited in the Manila Bulletin, Nona Garcia’s Art On Angst: Microscopically Probed, X-rayed, Photographed, and Lovingly Oiled with Arduous Control, December 2012