Maria Izquierdo (1902 - 1955)

Lic. Benito Coquet Collection, Mexico
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture and Prints, May 18, 1993, lot 53, illustrated in color

Mexico City, Museo de Arte Moderno, La mujer como creadora y tema en el arte, June-August, 1975, no. 1, illustrated
Monterrey, Bliblioteca Central Universidad de Monterrey, Compulsivamante Yo, September-October, 1994
Mexico City, Centro Cultural Arte Conteporáneo, A.C., María Izquierdo, November 1998-February 1989, no. 54, p. 178, illustrated in color
New York, Americas Society Art Gallery, May 6-July 27, 1997; Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, September 27-December 28, 1997; Corpus Christi, Art Museum of South Texas, January 13-March 8, 1998, The True Poetry: The Art of María Izquierdo, no. 42, illustrated in color

This work is in generally good condition. A minor accretion is present in the upper right quadrant. There are minor paint losses Few paint losses in general, small abrasion on left shoulder area of red shawl. Light craquelure on sitter’s hand, due to intrinsic artist’s pentimento. This painting is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from the country. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The painting will be released to the purchaser in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby’s representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey for an appointment to view the work.
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This painting is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from the country. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The painting will be released to the purchaser in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby’s representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey for an appointment to view the work.