Joaquín Torres-García (1874-1949)

Estate of the artist
Rose Fried Gallery, New York (February 1961)
Galerie Melki, Paris
Sale: Sotheby Parke-Bernet, Inc., New York, Modern and Contemporary Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, June 13, 1978, lot 50, illustrated

Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, December 1960-January 1961; Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden, March-April 1962, Joaquín Torres-García, no. 26
New York, Rose Fried Gallery, Joaquín Torres-García 1874-1949, 15th Memorial Exhibition, January 6-February 13, 1964, illustrated

This work on board mounted onto particle board is in good condition. The board is healthy. The edges are original and there is no real paint loss or restoration anywhere within the work. It has not been recently cleaned. The varnish is quite glossy. It is recommended that this glossy varnish be removed. Some careful cleaning would be beneficial, and only a very soft varnish, if any, would be required. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.) Please note the correct illustration for this lot 57, Constructivo en cinco colores (Construction in Five Colors) 1943, $300,000-400,000 USD which includes a depiction of the Uruguayan flag, is illustrated correctly in the on-line catalogue. In the printed catalogue the image was incorrectly illustrated with the image for lot 26, Cuatro figuras y carrito a cinco tonos (Four Figures and a Cart in Five Tones), 1946, $250,000-350,000 USD. Favor notar que el presente lote 57, Constructivo en cinco colores (Construction in Five Colors) 1943, 300,000- 400,000 USD, el cual incluye la representación de la Bandera Uruguaya, está ilustrado correctamente en el catálogo en línea En el catálogo impreso, la obra fue ilustrada en forma incorrecta con la imagen del lote 26, Cuatro figuras y carrito a cinco tonos (Four Figures and a Cart in Five Tones), 1946, 250.000-350.000 USD.
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Please note the correct illustration for this lot 57, Constructivo en cinco colores (Construction in Five Colors) 1943, $300,000-400,000 USD which includes a depiction of the Uruguayan flag, is illustrated correctly in the on-line catalogue. In the printed catalogue the image was incorrectly illustrated with the image for lot 26, Cuatro figuras y carrito a cinco tonos (Four Figures and a Cart in Five Tones), 1946, $250,000-350,000 USD.

Favor notar que el presente lote 57, Constructivo en cinco colores (Construction in Five Colors) 1943, 300,000- 400,000 USD, el cual incluye la representación de la Bandera Uruguaya, está ilustrado correctamente en el catálogo en línea  En el catálogo impreso, la obra fue ilustrada en forma incorrecta con la imagen del lote 26, Cuatro figuras y carrito a cinco tonos (Four Figures and a Cart in Five Tones), 1946, 250.000-350.000 USD.