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Lot 161
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Vikenty Pavlovich Trofimov

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Vikenty Pavlovich Trofimov
  • Descent into Voronezh
  • dated in Cyrillic and dated 1918 l.r.; further inscribed in Cyrillic and titled on the Vsekokhudozhnik label on reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 93.5 by 64cm, 36 3/4 by 25 1/2 in.

Condition

Original canvas. There is a layer of light surface dirt and small flecks of media staining in places throughout. There are some horizontal creases running across the canvas and lines of craquelure in places throughout. There are a few minor flecks of paint loss in the lower half. The canvas is slightly undulated. Some pigments fluouresce a little under UV, but there are no apparent signs of retouching. Held in a gold painted plaster 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."

Catalogue Note

The label on the reverse dates from March 1935, when Vsekokhudozhnik, (The All-Russian Union of Cooperative Societies of Workers in the Visual Arts) was amalgamated into Narkompros RSFSR.