Sergio Bustamante
(b. 1949)
Egg and toucans
Painted ceramic
From the edition of unknown size
Signed under a toucan
22.5" H x 16" W x 18" D
Provenance: Galeria de Arte y Artesanias de Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Private collection, acquired from the above March 17, 1988

Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a purchase receipt from Galeria de Arte y Artesanias de Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, dated March 17, 1988. Additionally accompanied by a receipt of restoration from Sergio Bustamante Restorations, Los Angeles, CA, dated May 2, 1990.

Overall good condition with shelf wear, scattered scratches and scuffs, and inherent firing flaws commensurate with age. This piece has been professionally restored and as per the provided records, including restoration to three top birds. Verso with 5" long and 0.5" diameter scuffs. Scattered minor soiling and dust accumulation. Underside with flaking to the paint, mounting putty, and felt applied. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.