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Vladimir Weisberg, 1924-1985
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Vladimir Weisberg
- nude
- signed in Cyrillic t.r. and dated 73
- oil on canvas
- 55 by 70.5cm., 21½ by 27¾in.
Literature
Vladimir Grigorevich Weisberg. Paintings, watercolours, drawings: An exhibition catalogue from the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery on the occasion of the artist's 70th birthday, Moscow, 1994, p.126, No.441
This catalogue was compiled by the artist's widow, G. M. Yermina, from her own notes.
Condition
Original canvas. The paint surface is slightly dirty. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. Held in a simple gold painted frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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
This is a classic Weisberg nude. The absoluteness of form gradually disappears, dissipating into infinite space. Yelena Shumilova served as the artist's model, and her portrait (1978) can be found in the Perm State Gallery.