Claudio Bravo
Landscape , 1953 (Executed)
Lot #140 |
2007-11-20 |
Sotheby's, New York
Latin American Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 12,000 - 18,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08367
Auction name: Latin American Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2007-11-20
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 12 3/8 by 9 3/8 in. (31.5 by 23.8 cm.)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
31.5
Width In Centimeters:
23.8
Height In Inches:
12.375
Width In Inches:
9.375
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Year notes: Signed and dated 1953.
Provenance
Private Collection, United Kingdom Condition Under ultra violet light there appears to be an opaque varnish over the surface of the work. There appears to be some craquelure in the center of the work but this could also be inherent in the wood board used by the artist. There are two tiny flecks of paint loss in the hills in the upper right quadrant. Overall the work appears to be in 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.
Catalog summary
Claudio Bravo Landscape signed and dated 1953 lower right 12 3/8 by 9 3/8 in. (31.5 by 23.8 cm.) oil on wood panel Provenance Private Collection, United Kingdom Condition Under ultra violet light there appears to be an opaque varnish over the surface of the work. There appears to be some craquelure in the center of the work but this could also be inherent in the wood board used by the artist. There are two tiny flecks of paint loss in the hills in the upper right quadrant. Overall the work appears to be in 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.