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Lot 174
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Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
  • Portrait of a member of the Croisière Jaune Expedition Team
  • stamped with artist's Chinese stamp l.r.
  • sanguine on paper
  • image size: 47.2 by 32cm, 18 1/2 by 12 1/2 in.

Provenance

Sandra Yakovlev, the artist's sister, Paris
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owner

Condition

The paper is sound. There are light creases to the left of the sheet and under the sitter's chin. There are light handling marks and smudges to the edges. There are a few minor flecks of surface dirt in places. Held in a simple wooden frame and under glass. 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."

Catalogue Note

To be included in the forthcoming Alexander Yakovlev Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Caroline Haardt de La Baume