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Alexander Borisovich Serebriakov
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Borisovich Serebriakov
- The Apartment of Sophia Mikhailovna Dragomirova Lukomskaya
signed in Cyrillic, inscribed Paris and dated août 1945 l.r., inscribed Château à Neuilly sur Seine l.l.; further numbered 1 on the reverse
watercolour and gouache on paper
- 38 by 47.5cm, 15 by 18 ½in.
Provenance
The Collection of Sofia Alexandrovna Lukomskaya-Isakova Thence by descent
Condition
The sheet is sound, slightly undulated on the left hand edge. There is a minor area of damage approximately 1cm in length to the right of the lamp and what appears to be a small stain approximately 0.5cm in length to the right of the portrait on the right hand wall. A pinhole is visible in the lower right hand corner and very faint spots of light foxing visible on the ceiling. The painting appears to have an uneven layer of vanish. Held in a simple gold painted wooden 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
Sofia was a close friend of Zinaida Serebriakova, who often visited her flat in Paris with her son, Alexander. A pastel portrait by Serebriakova can be seen hanging on the wall of the present lot.