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Vyacheslav Mikhailov
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Vyacheslav Mikhailov
- Taken Under Arrest from the series OLD MASTERS, 1985
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 85 (lower left); also signed, titled and inscribed in Cyrillic (on the reverse)
- mixed media on board
- 43 1/4 by 39 1/2 in.
- 110 by 100.3 cm
Condition
Mixed media on board. The board is sound. The surface is covered with a layer of varnish and a light layer of surface dirt. There are minor scratches in some places, including a horizontal scratch across the central figures knees, and very small losses of pigment have occurred in other places, particularly to the outer right edge. Certain pigments fluoresce under UV, though the varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a gold and black painted wood 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.