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Antonio Berni (1905-1981)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Antonio Berni
- Los Padres de Ramona
- signed, titled and dated 64 lower right; also numbered 9/25 lower left
- xylo-collage-relief
- 11 1/2 by 15 1/2 in.
- 29.2 by 39.3 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Buenos Aires
Private Collection, Montevideo
Private Collection, Montevideo
Literature
Antonio Berni. Obras gráficas (exhibition catalogue), Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, 1999, no. 98, p. 59, illustration in color of a work from the same edition
Antonio Berni. Juanito and Ramona (exhibition catalogue), Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 2013, pl. 62, no. 108, p. 202, illustration in color of a work from the same edition
Antonio Berni. Juanito and Ramona (exhibition catalogue), Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 2013, pl. 62, no. 108, p. 202, illustration in color of a work from the same edition
Condition
This work is in good condition overall with the full sheet. There is a window of light stain around the extreme edges of the paper with the darkest at the bevel. A minor damp stain is present in the upper right quadrant. A minor, concentrated area of fraying to the paper is present at the bottom of the figure's veil in the lower right quadrant (this fraying is non-obtrusive to the overall composition). An area of concentrated hairline cracks to the ink, potentially inherent to the printing process, is visible in the upper background. There is a crease to the paper specifically in between the two figures' faces. On the reverse of the paper, old tape adhesive stains are present. Occasional foxing is also present on the reverse, however, this does not show through to the front of the composition.
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.
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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.