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Carlos Mérida (1891-1984)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Carlos Mérida
- El Dios del fuego
- signed and dated 1948 lower center; also signed, titled, and inscribed jugando con fuego on the reverse
- graphite and color-pencil on paper laid down on thin board
- 11 5/8 by 15 1/8 in.
- 30 by 38.4 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the artist
Condition
The paper is laid down to a thin board. Mild discoloration is visible along the edges of the work. A faint grouping of spots is visible in the face of lower right figure. The colors are vibrant and stable. Overall, this work is in very good condition.
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.