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Ivan Kliun
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ivan Kliun
- Bolshie Gorki
- dated 1929 and inscribed in Cyrillic Village B.Gorki, the second village l.l.; further inscribed indistinctly on the reverse
- watercolour on paper
- 26 by 32cm, 10 1/4 by 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist's widow by George Costakis
Condition
Main image:
There is a pinhole in each corner. The paper has discoloured; there is lighter discolouration to the edges which appear to have been previously covered by a mount. There are spots of media staining to the edges and light handling creases along the bottom edge. The colours have faded slightly.
Image on the reverse:
There are media and adhesive stains. Held in s modern 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."
Catalogue Note
There is an unfinished watercolour sketch of houses in Bolshie Gorki on the reverse.