Lot 137
  • 137

August Löhr (1843-1919)

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • August Löhr
  • Vista del Popocatépetl
  • signed and dated 1916 lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 34 5/8 by 54 1/2 in.
  • 88 by 138.5 cm

Provenance

Galerías Cristobal, Mexico City 
Private Collection, Mexico City

Condition

Paint restoration on some areas visible under UV light, especially on upper right hand corner. Vertical drippings on mid right center zone and some insect residue.
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Catalogue Note

This painting is currently in Mexico. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The painting will be released to the purchaser in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby's representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey for an appointment to view the work