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Serkis Diranian
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Serkis Diranian
- Turkish Odalisque with castagnettes
signed S. Diranian lower centre; signed and inscribed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 73.5 by 54.5cm., 29 by 21½in.
Provenance
La Galerie d'Art, Mulhouse & Strasbourg
Condition
Original canvas. There is only light infilling to some paint shrinkage to the darker areas of the figure's hair visible through an uneven varnish under ultraviolet light. Apart from some spots of scattered craquelure, notably to the hair of the figure, some fine craquelure on the shadows of her face and the darkest area of her robe, and some very light frame abrasion to the right and left edges, the work is in good overall condition. Held in a decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood 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."