Sergio Bustamante
(b. 1949)
Bird man
Painted ceramic
Edition: 21/25
Signed and numbered to neck
49.5" H x 16.5" W x 32" 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 certificate of authenticity from the artist, signed by the artist and dated September 21, 1992, as well as a letter regarding previous damage to the piece. Also accompanied by an additional purchase receipt, possibly for a replacement piece, from El Arte en la Artesania de Jalisco, Mexico, dated September 24, 1992.

Overall good condition with shelf wear, scattered scuffs, and inherent firing flaws commensurate with age. Some feathers with cracking/lifting to the paint. Minor soiling and dust accumulation. 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.