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Provenance

Praxis International Art, New York Sale: Christie's, New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture , November 25, 1992, lot 158, illustrated in color Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition The canvas is unlined and well stretched. Under ultraviolet light there are no signs of inpainting. There is craquelure along the edges especially along the left edge and in the upper left, lower left and lower right corners. There is a ½ in. paint loss in the lower right quadrant approximately 15 in. from the right edge and 12 in. from the bottom edge. here is another ¼ in. paint loss in the skillet along the bottom edge. 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

Ignacio Iturria Cutlery signed lower right 47 by 66 3/4 in. (119.4 by 169.5 cm) Painted in 1990. oil on canvas Provenance Praxis International Art, New York Sale: Christie's, New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture , November 25, 1992, lot 158, illustrated in color Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition The canvas is unlined and well stretched. Under ultraviolet light there are no signs of inpainting. There is craquelure along the edges especially along the left edge and in the upper left, lower left and lower right corners. There is a ½ in. paint loss in the lower right quadrant approximately 15 in. from the right edge and 12 in. from the bottom edge. here is another ¼ in. paint loss in the skillet along the bottom edge. 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.