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Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
- The foothills of the Karakoram Mountains
- tempera on canvas laid down on board
- 33.5 by 55cm, 13 1/4 by 21 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sandra Yakovlev, the artist's sister, Paris
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Exposition de Peintures et Dessins de l'expédition Citroën Centre-Asie, 16 May - 4 June 1933
Literature
Possibly listed in exhibition catalogue Exposition de Peintures et Dessins de l'expédition Citroën Centre-Asie, Paris, Galerie Charpentier,16 May - 4 June 1933, no.78
Condition
The canvas has been laid down on board. The surface is a bit dirty and there is minor paint loss and fraying of the canvas along the eges. There are some very minor pinhole-sized areas of paint loss, but in overall fine condition. Held in a wood frame. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
To be included in the forthcoming Alexander Yakovlev Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Caroline Haardt de La Baume