MERCEDES PARDO | Untitled

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

This work is in very good condition overall. However, there is a diagonal scuff in the lower left which is not original. There are glossy splashes of some kind of liquid in areas throughout the picture, particularly in the lower center. There is another dark scratch near the top edge in the center, and possibly a darker stain near the top edge in the upper left. There is a horizontal line in the lower right. There are other small areas of unevenness which may be original. To clean the work, removing the shiny spots and any other non-original marks as much as possible, and retouching only where necessary, would cost $850. (This treatment proposal has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
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.
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