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Mikhail Matveevich Shvartsman
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Mikhail Matveevich Shvartsman
- Sailing ship
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1975 t.l.; further signed, dated, titled and inscribed Moskva in Cyrillic on reverse
- tempera on canvas laid on board
- 89.5 by 74.5cm., 35 1/4 by 29 1/4 in.
Literature
Ye. Barabanov, I. Shvartsman et al. (Eds.), Mikhail Shvartsman, St. Petersburg: Palace Editions, 2005, Cat. No. 105, p.370, ill.
Condition
The canvas has been laid on board. There is a layer of light surface dirt and some abrasion to the edges. There are a few light scratches and some staining to the upper half and lower left corner visible in the catalogue image. UV light reveals an uneven layer of varnish and one possible patch of retouching to the central right section. Held in a silver painted wooden frame. Unexamined out 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
What is this? Merely a set of details. You do not sense the whole. You do not see the large sign. Seek the sign. There should be a sign. Else nothing will turn out.
Mikhail Shvartsman