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Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
- standing nude
- signed in Latin and dated 1928 l.l.
- tempera on canvas
- 100 by 40cm., 39 1/2 by 59 3/4 in.
Condition
Original canvas with two patches to the reverse. There is a layer of light surface dirt and some light abrasion to the edges. UV light reveals a patch of retouching to the left thigh and the right knee, which corresponds to the aforementioned repairs to the reverse. 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
The offered lot was painted circa 1928-1930.
Inspired by his first trip to Italy in 1914 as a student with Vasily Shukhaev, Alexander Yakovlev was to return there time and again. He developed an interest in the art of the ancient and tragically doomed city of Pompeii and, in particular, the beautiful Roman frescoes which no doubt encouraged his own love of mural painting. Yakovlev delighted in the fusion between the modern and ancient worlds and was celebrated for his particular brand of 'neo classicism'. The muted tones of this painting are perhaps an echo of the faded Pompeian frescoes and Renaissance masters that he loved.