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Lot 215
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Mikhail Fedorovich Larionov

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Mikhail Fedorovich Larionov
  • The Conversation
  • Signed with the initials M.L. (lower right); bears title in Cyrillic (on the reverse)

  • Oil on board

  • 11 1/4 by 12 in.
  • 28.5 by 30.5 cm

Provenance

Isselbacher Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Thence by descent

Condition

Oil on board. The surface is a bit dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. The board is warped and cracked on the surface. There are a number of circle-shaped indentations on the right side of the picture. Under UV no pigments appear to fluoresce but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Sold in a wood frame. Not examined out of its 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.
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.