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Erik Bulatov
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Erik Bulatov
- black tunnel
- signed twice, titled in Cyrillic and dated 1964 on reverse
- oil on canvas
- 99 by 98.5cm., 39 by 38 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sovart Inc., New York
Condition
Original canvas. The paint surface is slightly dirty with some small areas of light abrasion to the edges and there is a small pin-hole to the canvas below the third white sphere from the top left hand corner. There is a rectangular area of craquelure above the black circle in the centre approx. 12cm. long, with some small flecks of paintloss in places. There are some further lines of craquelure to the lower right hand portion of the work, and elsewhere, in some areas slightly raised, and a further chip of paintloss top right. UV light reveals some retouching to the top left and top right hand edges, to the centre and some further areas elsewhere. Held in a simple black painted slip 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."