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Boris Israilovich Anisfeld
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
- Night, Design for Villa Wourgaft
- signed in Latin and dated 1914-1915 l.r.
- watercolour on heavy-weight wove paper mounted onto board
- 35 by 93.5cm., 13 3/4 by 36 3/4 in.
Exhibited
Brooklyn, Brooklyn Museum, The Boris Anisfeld Exhibition, 1918, no. 85
Storrs, Connecticut, The William Benton Museum of Art, The University of Connecticut, Boris Anisfeld 1879-1973, The Early Works, October-November, 1979, no. 14
New York, Shepherd Gallery, Boris Anisfeld in St. Petersburg 1901-1917, Fall, 1984, no. 42
Storrs, Connecticut, The William Benton Museum of Art, The University of Connecticut, Boris Anisfeld 1879-1973, The Early Works, October-November, 1979, no. 14
New York, Shepherd Gallery, Boris Anisfeld in St. Petersburg 1901-1917, Fall, 1984, no. 42
Literature
Christian Brinton, The Boris Anisfeld Exhibition, 1918: Brooklyn, no. 85
Shepherd Gallery, Boris Anisfeld in St. Petersburg 1901-1917, New York, 1984, no. 42, plate 40, illustrated
Shepherd Gallery, Boris Anisfeld in St. Petersburg 1901-1917, New York, 1984, no. 42, plate 40, illustrated
Condition
The board appears sound. There is a layer of light surface dirt, some minor surface scatches to the lower left corner and patches of foxing throughout. There are some very minor flecks of paint loss to right hand side. Held in a simple wood frame under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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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."