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Vladimir Fedorovich Stozharov
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vladimir Fedorovich Stozharov
- The Bath House
titled and inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 1961 on reverse
- oil on cardboard
- 47 by 70 cm, 18 1/2 by 27 1/2 in.
Condition
Oil on cardboard. Some pigment has been lost to the extreme upper left and upper center edge, and two pinholes are visible, one near the center right edge and one to the upper right edge. UV light reveals no retouches and the work appears to be in overall good state. Held in a modern wood frame. Unexamined out of 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. 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."
"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
Vladimir Stozharov made over 40 pencil sketches on the theme of the bath house. The present work is the largest known oil painting on the subject and will be sold with a certificate of authentication from the artist's son.