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Boris Dmitrievich Grigoriev
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Boris Dmitrievich Grigoriev
- Portrait of a Gentleman
- signed in Latin and dated 923 t.r.
- oil on canvas
- 71 by 61cm, 28 by 24in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Enid and Morton Goldsmith, New York
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
OIl on canvas. The surface is dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There is minor paint loss around the edges. In overall fine condition. Under UV no pigment appears to fluoresce but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a gold painted wood 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."
"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 present lot depicts the father of Enid Goldsmith, Mr Julius Frank. Please see the Important Russian Art sale catalogue, lot 30, for Boris Grigoriev's portrait of the sitter's grandson.