Lot 194
  • 194

Malevich, Kasimir Sevirinovich.

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gliad, pogliad, uzh blizko Visly... [Look, just look, the Vistula is near...]. Moscow: S. Mukharskii for Segodniashnii Lubok, [c. 1914]
  • Paper
chromolithographed poster by Malevich (556 x 380mm.), text by Mayakovsky, slightly frayed at top edge (not affecting image)

Literature

Hellyer 364; cf. The Russian Avant-Garde Book 1128 (a set of postcards, including this image)

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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

The Government publishing house "Segodniashnii Lubok" produced anti-German, Austrian and Turkish propaganda posters and postcards from August 1914, following the outbreak of war.