Mariano Rodríguez (1912-1990)

The Estate of the Artist
Galería La Acacia, Havana
Acquired from the above by the present owner 

Havana, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Mariano Rodríguez. Exposición Retrospectiva., 1975, no. 183 
Mexico City, Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil; Havana, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes; Influencias africanas en la cultura cubana, 1980 

José Veigas Zamora, Mariano Rodríguez: Catálogo Razonado Pintura y dibujo 1936-1949, Volumen I, Sevilla, 2007, no. 49.08, p. 240, illustrated in color 

The work displays significant restoration. The canvas appears stable, but the paint does not appear entirely secure. The canvas has been reinforced along its edges and patched on the reverse; the canvas also has been infused with wax, probably to stabilize insecure paint, some of which is now cupped and probably lifting. Visual inspection and infrared examination reveals significant broad retouching and some overpaint, which points to corresponding paint loss along edges and within the image, some significant. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Sotheby's Department of Scientific Research.)
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.