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Alexander Kharitonov
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Kharitonov
- Man with Light, 1962
oil on canvas
- 17 by 11 3/4 in.
- 43 by 30 cm
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in the 1960s
Literature
Paul Sjeklocha and Igor Mead, Unofficial Art in the Soviet Union, Berkeley and Los Angeles, 1967, illustrated on the frontispiece
Condition
Oil on canvas. The surface is dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. The work is in overall fine condition. Under UV no pigments appear to fluoresce but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a wood frame with matte. 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.