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Edgar Negret (1920-2012)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Negret
- Aparato mágico
- inscribed and dated 1954 on the underside of the base
- painted wood and metal construction
- 26 1/4 by 12 by 12 in.
- 67 by 31 by 31 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the artist
Private Collection, Bogotá
Private Collection, Bogotá
Exhibited
Bogotá, Biblioteca Nacional de Bogotá, Negret. Exposición Retrospectiva de Edgar Negret 1944-1965, February 5-20, 1958.
Literature
Carlos Moreno Jiménez, Negret Sculpture, Homage, New York, 2005, p. 56, illustrated in color
Condition
The painted surfaces are tightly bound with no losses evident on the surface. It displays color retention and the matte surface sheen is uniform and consistent. No scuffs, losses or abrasions were noted on the painted surfaces. All hardware used to assemble the sculpture is present. A minor gap between the laminated wood elements was seen on top of the grey element and on top of the vertical black element. The panel is structurally sound. (This condition report has been prepared courtesy of Wilson Conservation, LLC.(
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.