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Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov
- Ulitsa Brodskogo, Leningrad
signed in Cyrillic and indistinctly dated 76 l.r.; further signed, titled and dated 1979 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 89.5 by 120.5cm, 35 1/2 by 47 1/4 in.
Condition
Original canvas. There is a light layer of surface dirt. There are small patches of paint loss around the edges, mainly to the bottom right and top left hand corner, probably caused to frame abrasion. There are further areas of paintloss to the top window of the yellow building on the right and an area in the upper part of the sky 3cm long. There are two patches of paper glued to the canvas along the main horizontal road. UV light reveals evidence of retouching to the figures on the street and a small area on the botom section of the church to the left. Unframed
"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."