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Masut Fatkulin
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Masut Fatkulin
- Pomegranates from Quva
- signed with initials in Cyrillic and dated 76 l.r.; further signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 1976 on reverse
- oil on canvas
- 80 by 100cm, 31 1/2 by 39 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Condition
Original canvas. There are a few lines of craquelure. Minor flecks of paint loss. Otherwise in overall very good condition. Under UV pigment appears to fluoresce along the lower edge but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a black and gold pained 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
The exotic quinces and pomegranates on display amongst the deep, textured drapery in this scene illustrate the artist’s eastern heritage and training.
Raised in Fergana, a far eastern province of Uzbekistan, Fatkulin studied monumental and decorative arts at the University of Arts in Tashkent. For the following twenty years he lived and worked in Fergana, exhibiting nationally and internationally.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 Fatkulin was instrumental in the foundation of the International Confederation of Artists’ Unions, which replaced the Union of Artists of the USSR. As the Chairman of its Executive Committee, he is closely involved with supporting contemporary artists in both Russia and the CIS.
Raised in Fergana, a far eastern province of Uzbekistan, Fatkulin studied monumental and decorative arts at the University of Arts in Tashkent. For the following twenty years he lived and worked in Fergana, exhibiting nationally and internationally.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 Fatkulin was instrumental in the foundation of the International Confederation of Artists’ Unions, which replaced the Union of Artists of the USSR. As the Chairman of its Executive Committee, he is closely involved with supporting contemporary artists in both Russia and the CIS.