- 173
Yuri Pavlovich Annenkov
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Yuri Pavlovich Annenkov
- Portrait of Sergei Prokofiev
- signed with initials in Cyrillic and dated 1933 l.m.
- pen and ink with gouache over pencil on paper
- image size: 15 by 12cm, 6 by 4 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Literature
G.Annenkov, People and Portraits; a Tragic Cycle, vol.I, New York: Inter-Language Literary Associates, 1966, p.218, illustrated
Condition
The sheet appears sound. There are some rubbings to the lower right quadrant. Held in a modern gold painted frame underneath 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
Tiomkin and Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) met when they were both students at the St. Petersburg Conservatoire. The offered lot will be sold together with a photograph reproduction of Boris Pasternak from the same collection.