Lot 285
  • 285

Alexis Gritchenko, 1883-1977

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alexis Gritchenko
  • The Red Man's Farm (Island of Elba)
  • signed in Latin l.r. and dated 63
  • oil on board
  • 46 by 61cm., 18 by 24in.

Condition

The board is sound. The surface is dirty and might benefit from a cleaning. There is nice impasto. Flecks of paint have been lost and there are some visible surface scratches. Under UV appears untouched. There is a label affixed to the reverse that identifies the artist and title. Held in a red and gold painted wood frame with velvet slip. Unexamined out of frame.
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