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Evgeny Rukhin
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Evgeny Rukhin
- Forest View from a Window
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 72 (lower right)
- mixed media on canvas
- 39 by 38 1/4 in.
- 99 by 98 cm
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, circa 1973
Condition
Mixed media on canvas. The surface is dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There is minor paint loss around the edges. There is some staining (very small brown spots) across the canvas, which could be original. There are several nail holes in the upper portion of the canvas, above the "window" that could also be original. There is some black staining (could be original water stains) in the lower left section of the window frame. Painting is sold unframed.
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.
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.