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Fedot Vasilevich Sychkov, 1870-1958
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
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Description
- Fedot Vasilevich Sychkov
- children with sunflowers
- signed in Cyrillic l.r. and dated 1916
- oil on canvas
- 103 by 137cm., 40½ by 54in.
Condition
The canvas has been striplined. The paint surface is slightly dirty. There are very fine lines of craquelure throughout. Examination under UV light reveals some flecks of retouching to the left hand side of the picture and a few further minor spots of retouching to craquelure in the canvas elsewhere. However an opaque layer of varnish prevents a more conclusive analysis. Held in a gold painted plaster frame (some wear). Unexamined our 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."
"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
The offered lot is an endearing work by Fedot Sychkov, depicting children by a field of sunflowers. Sychkov is one of the most prolific Russian realist painters and his compositions can be found in museums as well as private collections worldwide. Sychkov's oeuvre is characterised by strong thematic integrity. He dedicated his entire artistic output to the development of one theme - the portrayal of life in his native village Kochelaevo in Mordovia where he spent most of his life. In his art Sychkov glorifies the beauty of the region and celebrates his fellow villagers. The artist appreciated the optimism and zest for life which characterised them and these qualities are strongly conveyed in Children and Sunflowers, "I like to portray simple people not only at work, but also to show their vivacious spirit, joyful moments and games they play" (Fedot Sychkov).