Details

Provenance

Galleria d'Arte Contini, Venice (acquired from the artist) Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Marlborough Gallery, Fernando Botero. Paintings, October 23-November 23, 1996, no. 9, p. 14-15, illustrated in color

Literature

Ana María Escallón, Botero: New Works on Canvas . New York, 1997, p. 117, illustrated in color Condition This painting is in perfect condition. It is still stretched on its original stretcher. The paint layer is stable. It shows no cracks or damages and there are no retouches to the clean surface. The painting should be hung as is.<br>This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 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

Fernando Botero Interior signed and dated 95 lower right oil on canvas 39 1/2 by 51 1/4 in. 100.5 by 130.3 cm Provenance Galleria d'Arte Contini, Venice (acquired from the artist) Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited New York, Marlborough Gallery, Fernando Botero. Paintings, October 23-November 23, 1996, no. 9, p. 14-15, illustrated in color Literature Ana María Escallón, Botero: New Works on Canvas . New York, 1997, p. 117, illustrated in color Condition This painting is in perfect condition. It is still stretched on its original stretcher. The paint layer is stable. It shows no cracks or damages and there are no retouches to the clean surface. The painting should be hung as is.<br>This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 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.