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Viktor Andreevich Bednov
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Viktor Andreevich Bednov
- Bleaching Linen
signed in Cyrillic and dated 64 l.r.; further signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 1964 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 159.5 by 133.5cm, 62 3/4 by 52 3/4 in.
Provenance
Matthew Cullerne Bown
Acquired from the above in 1997
Acquired from the above in 1997
Condition
The canvas has been laid down onto a board. The back of the board is protected with a thin metal sheet. There are spots of paint loss to the lower right corner, possibly due to frame abrasion. There are lines of faint craquelure on the linen. The work is clean and ready to hang. Held in gold painted wooden 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."