Lot 154
  • 154

Carlos Mérida (1891-1984)

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Carlos Mérida
  • El Connubio (Matrimony)
  • signed and dated 1968 lower center
  • mixed media on masonite
  • 17 3/4 by 13 7/8 in.
  • 45 by 35 cm

Provenance

Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Mexican Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, and Prints, May 9, 1980, lot 9, illustrated
The Collection of Dolores Smithies, Key Biscayne
Thence by descent

Condition

This work is ready to hang. The media layer is stable. Two isolated abrasions to the surface are present: the first a one-inch vertical abrasion is present in the upper center quadrant between the two figures; the second is a fine, vertical half-inch abrasion in the upper left quadrant. The work is in good condition 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.