- 201
Russian School
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Russian School
- Two Compositions: Temptor and The Past
- both works inscribed in Cyrillic on the reverse
- both pencil and gouache on paper, one heightened with silver
- image size: 24.5 by 18.3cm, 9 1/2 by 7 1/4 in.; 30.6 by 23.8cm, 12 by 9 1/4 in.
Condition
There are pinholes, tears to the edges and corners of both sheets and some minor losses along the edges. There is a repaired tear approximately 3.5cm long in the bottom left corner of the compositon with women, with a with a few flecks of paint loss to the woman on the right. The paint surface is slightly dirty. Held in matching gold painted wooden frames and behind 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."