Diego Rivera

Mr. & Mrs. Bayard L. England, New Jersey
A gift from the above in 1967

Maria Estela Duarte, Diego Rivera y la experiencia en la URSS, Mexico City, 2017, discussed n.p.

This work is in good condition overall. The colors are rich, and the media layer is stable. The sheet has been lined with Japanese paper for support. The work is faintly light-struck, and the sheet is lightly yellowed overall. Artist pinholes are present in each of the four extreme corners. Four one-inch horizontal repaired tears are present, three at the extreme center left edge and one at the extreme center right edge. A fine, faint vertical crease runs down the center of the sheet, which may be inherent. A one-inch vertical repaired tear is present in the upper center quadrant, to the left of the mother's hand. A few additional minor scattered areas of abrasion are present throughout the sheet, but these do not interfere with the central composition.
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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We wish to thank Professor Luis-Martín Lozano for his kind assistance in confirming the authenticity of this lot.