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Aleksandr Volkov
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Aleksandr Volkov
- A Group of Three Sketches: A Marketplace, A Falconry Scene, Three Nudes
A Marketplace signed in Cyrillic l.r. and in Cyrillic on the mount; A Falconry Scene signed in Cyrillic and dated 1918 l.r. and signed in Cyrillic on the mount; Three Nudes signed in Cyrillic on the mount
- pencil on paper
- 25 by 33cm, 9 3/4 by 13in.; 25 by 21.5cm, 9 3/4 by 8 1/2 in.; 29 by 35.5cm, 11 1/4 by 14in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Valery Volkov
Yakov Evseevich Rubenstein, Russia
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1981
Yakov Evseevich Rubenstein, Russia
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1981
Condition
Three Nudes: The paper is discoloured in line with age, and there are horizontal and vertical crease marks in the center of the composition, as if it has been folded at one point. There are minor tears near the edges that have been repaired with tape (visible on the reverse) and there are some spots of foxing, particularly along the left edge, though they are hidden by the matte. A Falconry: The paper is discoloured in line with age. The work has been restored in the lower left corner and along the left edge. There are some minor spots of foxing and some small stains in the lower right corner. The Marketplace: The surface is a bit dirty, in line with age. The upper right corner and edge have been repaired and restored, therefore part of the original imagery is missing in this section. There are some pink pigment stains in the lower left corner and some minor spots of foxing.
"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
We would like to thank Andrey Volkov, grandson of the artist, for providing additional catalogue information.