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Provenance

Irving Gallery Fine Art, Palm Beach Private Collection, Florida Condition The sculpture is in very good condition. The sculpture displays a warm mottled brown patina that is in very good condition. The sculpture is clean and displays a protective wax coating on the surface. A tiny ½" fissure in the bronze was noted where the woman's left wrist comes in contact with her left thigh. Another ½" fissure in the metal was identified below the male figure's right heel on top of the base. Faint tooling marks and scratches were observed throughout the surface, which are inherent to the cast. An old shallow ¼" gouge in the bronze was evident on top of the male figure's left thigh and a tiny nick in the bronze was seen on the male figure's left hip. No significant scratches or abrasions were found on the surface. The sculpture is structurally sound.<br><br>This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson Conservation. 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 Lovers inscribed with signature and foundry mark; numbered E.A. 1/2 bronze, brown patina 25 by 51 5/8 by 32 1/2 in. 63.5 by 130.4 by 82.6 cm Executed in 1985. Provenance Irving Gallery Fine Art, Palm Beach Private Collection, Florida Condition The sculpture is in very good condition. The sculpture displays a warm mottled brown patina that is in very good condition. The sculpture is clean and displays a protective wax coating on the surface. A tiny ½" fissure in the bronze was noted where the woman's left wrist comes in contact with her left thigh. Another ½" fissure in the metal was identified below the male figure's right heel on top of the base. Faint tooling marks and scratches were observed throughout the surface, which are inherent to the cast. An old shallow ¼" gouge in the bronze was evident on top of the male figure's left thigh and a tiny nick in the bronze was seen on the male figure's left hip. No significant scratches or abrasions were found on the surface. The sculpture is structurally sound.<br><br>This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson Conservation. 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.