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Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
- Statue, Honeywell
- signed in Latin and dated 1940 l.l.; further signed, titled and dated 1940, with dedication in Latin dated Paris 29 Sept 1956 on the reverse
- oil on canvas laid down on board
- 40.5 by 30cm, 16 by 11 3/4 in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to his nephew.
Thence by descent.
Condition
Tha canvas is laid down onto board. The paint surface is slightly dirty with some evidence of light abrasion in the lower right hand inner frame corner. UV light reveals no retouching. Held in a modern gold painted 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
For a preparatory drawing in ink of the offered view also from 1940, please see Christie's South Kensington, Russian Art, 11 June 2009, lot 13.