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Martiros Sergeevich Saryan, 1880-1972
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Martiros Sergeevich Saryan
- lake sevan
- signed in Cyrillic l.r. and dated 1953; further signed in Cyrillic and Armenian on reverse, titled Sevan in Cyrillic, dated 1953 and numbered 296
- oil on canvas
- 53.5 by 73cm., 21 by 28¾in.
Provenance
The collection of the artist;
Acquired by the present owner from the artist's family
Acquired by the present owner from the artist's family
Condition
Original canvas. The apint surface is dirty. There are some fine lines of craquelure in places Examination under uv reveals no apparent retouching. Unframed.
"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
Depicting Lake Sevan, known as 'Armenia's heavenly pearl', this tranquil landscape is exemplary of Saryan's artistic style in the 1940s and 50s. The 296 on the reverse is the inventory number given by his wife, Lusik Lazarevna.