Lot 63
  • 63

PAVEL TCHELITCHEW | Male Nude

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pavel Tchelitchew
  • Male Nude
  • signed P. Tchelitchew and dated 31 (upper right)
  • gouache on paper
  • 49.5 by 65cm., 19 1/2 by 25 1/2 in.

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, The Collection of Geoffrey Beene, 23-24 September 2005, lot 267
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The sheet has discoloured and there is a layer of light surface dirt. There are two repaired tears to the left edge. The lower right corner is creased and there are surface scratches and flecks of paint loss in places. There is a pinhole to the top left and top right corners.Held in a simple silver-painted wooden frame behind glass. 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."