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Pavel Tchelitchew
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Pavel Tchelitchew
- Blue Boy with String
- signed in Latin and dated 1927 l.r.; labelled for exhibition on the frame
- oil on canvas
- 96.5 by 64cm, 38 by 25 1/4 in.
Provenance
John A. Torson, New York
Exhibited
New York, Gallery of Modern Art, Pavel Tchelitchew, 20 March-19 April, 1964, no.17
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Pavel Tchelitchew, New York: Gallery of Modern Art , 1964, p. 56, no.17
Condition
Oil on wax-lined canvas. The surface is dirty and covered in a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. The varnish is unevenly distributed in certain areas. There is minor paint loss along the edges and in the corners. There is some minor craquelure and a small scuff mark in the lower left corner and there is evidence of impact craquelure in the top right quartile, along with a faint horizontal stretcher line across the bottom of the composition. There are vertical lines of media staining to the left side of the figure, possibly intentional, which are visible in the catalogue image. Under UV light there are areas of varnish which fluoresce throughout, and some small spots of restoration along the outline of the arm on the right hand side. The opaque layer of uneven varnish prevents a more conclusive examination. Framed in a gold painted frame with plaster molding. Unexamined out of frame.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."