Sale 1841
New York
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31 May - 1 June 2007
Price realised
USD 168,000
Estimate
Fernando Botero (Colombian B. 1932) Still Life with Lobster signed and dated 'Botero 98' (lower right) colored crayon and charcoal on canvas 67 x 46 in. (170 x 117 cm.) Executed in 1998.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist. Foundation E. Veranneman, Kruishoutem, Belgium. Private collection, New York.
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