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Alexander Sitnikov
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Sitnikov
- Temptation
- signed in Cyrillic, titled and dated 70 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 84.5 by 69.2cm, 33 1/4 by 27 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner
Sotheby's London, Russian Contemporary Art, 12 March 2008, lot 114
Sotheby's London, Russian Contemporary Art, 12 March 2008, lot 114
Condition
Original canvas, which is slightly undulated in the lower corners. As a result there are two thin vertical lines and a chip of paint loss in the lower right corner. There is an area of paint loss in the upper right quadrant of the work with slightly unstable craquelure. There are very minor flecks of gold pigment and paint loss to the edges of the canvas, possibly due to frame abrasion with associated wear. There is a damage underneath horse's legs. The work is unframed.
"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."