Lot 76
  • 76

Pavel Tchelitchew

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pavel Tchelitchew
  • Skull (Interior Landscape)
  • signed in Latin and dated 46 l.r.
  • pencil, ink and coloured chalk on paper
  • 35 by 25cm, 13 3/4 by 9 3/4 in.

Provenance

Edward James, West Dean
Christie's New York, Modern Paintings and Drawings from The Edward James Collection, 6 October 1988, lot 65
Sotheby's London, Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture and Ceramics, 14 October 1992, lot 192

Condition

The sheet is undulating along the right and left edges. There are pinholes in three of the four corners and a small loss in the lower right. The sheet has discoloured in line with age and there is a layer of surface dirt with spots and handling marks in places. The work is hinged to the mount at the two top corners. Held behind glass in a painted wooden 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.
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