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Zinaida Evgenievna Serebriakova
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Zinaida Evgenievna Serebriakova
- Nude
- dated Paris 1928 l.r.; further signed and dedicated to Issar Saulovich Gurvich and dated 10 avg 1940 in Latin t.r.
- pastel on paper
- 36 by 32cm, 14 1/4 by 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
The Collection of Issar Gurvich (1890-1974)
Acquired by Oleg Zinger from the family of the artist
Thence by descent
Acquired by Oleg Zinger from the family of the artist
Thence by descent
Condition
The sheet has a repaired 23cm long tear along the top of the sheet approximately 2cm from the top edge of the paper. There is a smaller 2cm repaired tear above the nude's left eye. The pastel has faded and smudged in places. Held in a simple wooden frame and under glass. 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
The Jewish philanthropist Issar Gurvich (1890-1974) owned an impressive collection of Russian art and regularly loaned his pictures for exhibition. He was a close friend of Zinaida Serebriakova, and her 1941 portrait of him was sold in these rooms in November 2008. Gurvich bequeathed part of his collection to her son, Alexander Serebriakov.
We are grateful to Ekaterina Lanceray for providing additional cataloguing information
Please see lot 152 for a short biography of Oleg Zinger.