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Dr. Atl (Gerardo Murillo) (1875-1964)
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Dr. Atl (Gerardo Murillo)
- Valle Pihuamo, Jalisco
- signed lower right
- oil and tempera on thin cardboard laid down on triplay
- 17 3/8 by 25 1/4 in.
- 44.2 by 64.2 cm
- Painted circa 1953.
Provenance
Central Art Galería, Mexico City
Private Collection, Mexico City
Private Collection, Mexico City
Exhibited
Mexico City, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, Dr. Atl, Conciencia y Paisaje, 1875-1964, UNAM, 1985, p. 130, no. 18
Condition
This work is in good condition. Inherent pencil line marks are visible on upper right edge. Previous frame marks are present on the right upper edge. Very slight warping of the support is apparent in two parallel lines which run horizontally across the support. Horizontal creases due to thin cardboard laid down on triplay run diagonally across the upper left corner and on upper right edge.
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.
Catalogue Note
This painting is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from the country. 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.