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Pavel Varfolomeevich Kuznetsov
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Pavel Varfolomeevich Kuznetsov
- Sochi
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1934 l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 70 by 55cm, 27 1/2 by 21 1/2 in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Literature
D.Sarabyanov et al, Pavel Kuznetsov, Moscow: Sovetskii khudozhnik, 1975, p.363 illustrated plate no.554
Condition
Oil on canvas. The surface is covered with a light layer of varnish. There is a pinhole in the lower left corner, in the K of the signature. There are spots of minor paint loss in each of the four corners. There is some minor paint loss and scratches in the upper right corner and some very minor craquelure along the top edge. Under UV pigment fluoresces in the whites of the sky, but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis--This could be original. Held in a gold painted wood frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."