- 234
Petr Petrovich Konchalovsky
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Petr Petrovich Konchalovsky
- two bouquets of multi-coloured flowers by a stove
signed in Cyrillic and dated 1954 t.r; signed, titled in Cyrillic, dated 1954 and numbered 1664 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 106 by 133cm, 41 3/4 by 52 1/2 in.
Literature
M.Neiman, P.P.Konchalovsky, Moscow: Sovetsky khudozhnik, 1967, p.158 no.1372 incorrectly described as signed lower right
Condition
Original canvas which is slightly undulated towards the centre and left edge. There is a very shallow indent to the front of the canvas in the top left corner by the purple flowers, and another from the reverse approx 10cm above the lip of the lefthand vase. The surface is slightly dirty and there are lines of craquelure in places. There is a small fleck of paint loss in the centre of the lower edge and a few light surface scratches elsewhere. There are faint stretcher lines on the upper and lower edges. Held in a gold 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."
"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."