琪可·埃斯柯拉

The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas, which is clear ad taut. There are indications of minor wear and handling to the margins and faint craquelures located on the black stiletto shoes, but paint layers are well-preserved and stable. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows light evidence of retouching on the upper right register (near the margin). Unframed, on stretcher.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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琪可·埃斯柯拉是馬尼拉最負盛名的當代藝術家之一，其作品捕捉著一切紙醉金迷、燈紅酒綠。他近距離描繪畫中這些沉迷派對的人物，個個塗脂抹粉，裝模作樣。但他們的確是時代的產物，來自現代的大都會，穿著講究，但對一切已然厭倦，他們都是時下無所不在的人。

此幅《無題》中，一個女子僅穿著雙細高跟鞋站在桌上，而另一抽煙男子正審視著她的身體。看似荒謬，但在現今社會好像也見怪不怪了。 她的身體向後90度傾斜，炫耀久經鍛鍊的腿部線條，但男子並無為之所動。由於觀者只能看到女子胸部以下部位，而男子的頭也被遮住，他們的身份沒有被公開，更顯這被忌諱的場面。兩人都相當冷漠，如果不是戴了嚴謹的表情面具，便是真的被社會裡氾濫的自由與情色所完全麻木了。

《無題》展現琪可·埃斯柯拉成熟的藝術造詣，從早期專注鉛筆和炭筆速寫發展至目前更為複雜的肖像畫。此畫表面看似簡單，但它的顛覆激發著觀眾思索和議論。《無題》更提供一個窺探人物內心情感的機會，他們依靠財富物質的偽裝，在敏銳的觀察者面前還是匿藏不住。