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Provenance

Private collection, New York (acquired from the artist) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition The piece is done on very thin and fragile rice paper which has not been laid down, glued or taped. There are some small, minimal, tears to the paper along the upper edge and a couple on the left edge. There is darkening to the paper in the upper edge as well as in the upper part of the right edge. There is a pinhole in the upper right corner. The paper is slightly rippled. Overall, this work appears to be in very 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

Diego Rivera Niño signed and dated 1935 lower left charcoal and sanguine on rice paper 11 5/8 by 9 1/4 in. 29.5 by 23.5 cm Provenance Private collection, New York (acquired from the artist) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition The piece is done on very thin and fragile rice paper which has not been laid down, glued or taped. There are some small, minimal, tears to the paper along the upper edge and a couple on the left edge. There is darkening to the paper in the upper edge as well as in the upper part of the right edge. There is a pinhole in the upper right corner. The paper is slightly rippled. Overall, this work appears to be in very 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.