Lot #427: FERNANDO BOTERO [imputée] - Obispo - Bronze sculpture with brown patina

                   

Artist: Fernando Botero [imputée] (Colombian, 1932 - 2023).
Title: "Obispo".
Medium: Bronze sculpture with brown patina.
Date: Composed 1995.
Pricing:
  Starting Price: $800
  Reserve Price: N.A.
  Auction Sale Price Estimate: $1,200/1,500
Lot Note(s): Inscribed "F. Botero" and dated in the sculpture. Edition unknown, presumed small, probably six. Fine, quality casting. Very good condition, some scattered surface scratches, the polished marble plinth in very good condition save 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. Possibly cast from the original mould. Dimensions of sculpture: 14" height x 7 1/4" width x 5 3/16" depth (356mm x 185mm x 132mm). Weight: 14.3 lbs. (6.5 kg.). [25138-12-800-NA]