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Ekaterina Khachura-Falileeva
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ekaterina Khachura-Falileeva
- The Bathers
- oil on canvas
- 110.5 by 85.5cm., 43 1/2 by 33 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired in Berlin circa 1920
Condition
Original canvas. The paint surface is a little dirty. There are a few very light lines of craquelure in places. UV light reveals some scattered spots of retouching. Some of the peach pigments also fluoresce. Held in a brown and gold painted stained 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. 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
In 1926-28, Ekaterina Katchura-Falileeva was based in Berlin with her husband, the well-known artist Vadim Dmitrievich Falileev. During this time they exhibited together at the Amsler and Ruthandt gallery. Later, in 1930, their work was shown in a large exhibition of Russian art held in the German capital.