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Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1970 Condition This work is comprised of four square stretched canvases, which are applied to a composite board. The board is slightly concave, but this is barely noticeable. Each of the paintings is generally clean, but some of the upward facing sides of the canvases show a dirt layer, especially in the yellow composition. The works are unvarnished, and there are no retouches of any note. It is recommended that the work be hung in its current state. (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

Alejandro Puente Untitled oil on canvas in four parts, laid down on board Each: 19 3/8 by 19 3/8 in. 49.2 by 49.2 cm. Overall: 40 7/8 by 40 1/2 in. 103.8 by 102.9 cm. Executed in 1969. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1970 Condition This work is comprised of four square stretched canvases, which are applied to a composite board. The board is slightly concave, but this is barely noticeable. Each of the paintings is generally clean, but some of the upward facing sides of the canvases show a dirt layer, especially in the yellow composition. The works are unvarnished, and there are no retouches of any note. It is recommended that the work be hung in its current state. (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.