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Leonid Purygin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Leonid Purygin
- Adam and Eve in Paradise
- signed with initials in Cyrillic and dated 1980 t.m.; further signed, dated 1980 and inscribed with obliterated title in Cyrillic on the reverse
oil on canvas set into a painted wooden relief
- 99 by 69.5cm, 39 by 27 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Condition
Original canvas. The paint surface is slightly dirty with a layer of discoloured vanish. UV light reveals no signs of retouching. The paint surface on the wooden relief is dirty and chipped in places. There are losses to the moulding on the carvings either side of the canvas. The back of the left hand finial is missing.
"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."