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Petr Ivanovich Kelin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Petr Ivanovich Kelin
- Still Life
signed in Cyrillic and dated 35 l.r.; the reverse bearing an inventory label from the hotel Moskva
- oil on board
- 49 by 61cm, 19 1/4 by 24in.
Provenance
The Hotel Moskva, Moscow
Condition
The board is slightly worn at the corners. The paint surface is slightly dirty and there is a layer of yellowed varnish. The grain of the board is visible through the paint layer in places, especially to the corners. There is some abrasion to the paint surface lower right UV light reveals some spots of retouching to the top and bottom edges. Held in a gold painted frame with plaster mouldings. 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."