Lot 325
  • 325

Leonid Purygin

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Leonid Purygin
  • self portrait with eight ears and a universal love stick in my hands
  • signed in Cyrillic and dated 1N19904  l.r.; further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated N19904
  • oil on canvas
  • 61 by 46cm., 24 by 18in.

Condition

Original canvas. There is a layer of light surface and lines of paint shrinkage in the yellow and red areas. No signs of retouching are visible under UV. Held in a green 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."