- 18
Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991)
Estimate
125,000 - 175,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Rufino Tamayo
- Aviación
- signed and dated 34 lower right
- gouache on paper
- 12 7/8 by 19 1/2 in.
- 33 by 50 cm
Provenance
Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico
Teresa Feibelman, Mexico
Private Collection, Mexico
Antonio Ramos Olivera, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, Los Angeles, Painting Sales, May 12-13, 1961, lot 103, illustrated
Private Collection, Mexico
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, November 16, 2005, lot 20, illustrated in color
Teresa Feibelman, Mexico
Private Collection, Mexico
Antonio Ramos Olivera, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, Los Angeles, Painting Sales, May 12-13, 1961, lot 103, illustrated
Private Collection, Mexico
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, November 16, 2005, lot 20, illustrated in color
Exhibited
Mexico City, Galería de Arte Mexicano, Exposición de Pinturas de Rufino Tamayo, November 7-16, 1935, no. 5
Dallas, Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Three Contemporary Mexican Painters, October 9-November 7, 1948, no. 4
Dallas, Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Three Contemporary Mexican Painters, October 9-November 7, 1948, no. 4
Condition
This work is in generally very good condition overall considering its age and medium selected by the artist. The media is stable overall. Artist pinholes are present in each corner. The paper is hinged to the mat on the verso of the top two corners. A repaired tear to the upper left corner is visible from both the recto and verso of the paper in addition to a repaired tear to the upper right corner. A minor crease is visible to the lower right corner.
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.