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Alexander Kharitonov
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Kharitonov
- Crucifixion, Belfry, and Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane: Three Pencil Drawings
- the first: inscribed Kharitonov 75.67.6/ Crucifixion (verso)
the second: inscribed Kharitonov 75.67.6/ Belfry (verso)
the third: inscribed Kharitonov/ additional (verso) - Pencil on paper
- the first: 11 1/2 by 13 1/2 in. (29.2 by 34.3 cm.) the second: 17 1/4 by 12 1/2 in. (43.8 by 31.8 cm.) the third: 11 3/4 by 16 3/4 in. (29.8 by 42.5 cm.)
Provenance
Private Collection, Moscow, 1960s
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Crucifixion: The sheet is in generally good condition aside from some minor rippling in the center of the sheet and light toning and surface dirt from handling.
Belfry: The sheet is in generally good condition aside from minor creases and associated tears in the center of the extreme upper edge and two in the extreme left edge. None of these disruptions come close to the picture plane, which is in good condition aside from surface dirt from handling and light toning.
Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane: The sheet is in generally good condition aside from some minor creasing at the center of the extreme upper edge. There is some minor surface dirt from handling and light toning.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.