Lot #1816: FERNANDO BOTERO [imputée] - La Mano II - Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina

       

Artist: Fernando Botero [imputée] (Colombian, b.1932).
Title: "La Mano II".
Medium: Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina.
Date: Composed 1987.
Lot Note(s): Inscribed "F. Botero" and dated "1987" in the bronze. Edition of six. Fine, quality casting. Fine condition, the polished marble plinth with the expected wear and scattered small losses to the edges. Provenance: Private collection, Mexico City. One of an extensive collection of Botero bronzes. Comment(s): Please note that this lot can ship in-house at the request of the winning bidder. Our example possibly cast from the original mould. Dimensions of sculpture: 9 3/16" height x 5 1/2" width x 5 1/2" depth (340mm x 140mm x 140mm). Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg). [25125-12-800]