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Gego (1912-1994)
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Gego
- Tejedura 19
- signed twice and dated 88 twice; also signed, dated 88 and inscribed Tej 88/19 on the reverse
- plastic elements and cardboard
- 5 1/2 by 3 1/8 in.
- 13.9 by 8 cm
Provenance
Galería Sotavento, Caracas
Acquired from the above circa 1988
Acquired from the above circa 1988
Exhibited
Caracas, Galería Sotavento, Gego, Obras Recientes, 1988
Literature
Museo de Bellas Artes, Gego, Obra Completa: 1955-1990, (exhibition catalogue), Caracas, 2000, p. 364, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall taking its age into account. The collage elements are stable overall. Very faint/minor soiling specks on the gold plastic elements are present throughout; this is more than likely due to the nature of the material and time.
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.