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Alexander Mikhailovich Gerasimov
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Mikhailovich Gerasimov
- The Meeting of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1944 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 29 1/4 by 35 in.
- 74.5 by 89 cm
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist, circa 1944)
Thence by descent
Leading Socialist Realist artist Alexander Gerasimov captures the historic meeting of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi at the Teheran Conference in 1943. The conference marked one of the first meetings between Joseph Stalin, FDR and Winston Churchill. Among its many achievements was the recognition of Iran's independence.
Condition
Oil on original canvas. The surface is very slightly dirty. There are some minor scratches and paint loss throughout the composition but the paint layer appears stable. Under UV no retouches are visible. Held in a gold painted wood frame with plaster molding. Unexamined out of frame.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.