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Martha Boto (1925-2004)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Martha Boto
- Untitled
- signed and dated Argentina 1954 on the stretcher; also inscribed Mar and numbered 31 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 32 by 21 in.
- 81.3 by 53.3 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York
Condition
This work is in good condition. The canvas is unlined and well-stretched. The paint layer appears stable overall. Minor paint loss to the gray square in the upper right quadrant and in the light blue square in the upper left quadrant is visible. Craquelure is visible in the center white shape in the upper center quadrant. A wave/impression to the canvas is present in the upper left and lower left quadrants. Under ultraviolet inspection, a varnish becomes apparent overall.
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.