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Georgi Rublev
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georgi Rublev
- A Group of Five Works: Demonstration, Unemployment, Train - New Construction, Eastern Figure, Mothers
- tempera on paper
- largest: 45 by 37cm, 17 1/2 by 14 1/2 in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Matthew Bown, Berlin
Matthew Bown, Berlin
Condition
Demonstration: there is a very minor crease to the top right corner where the sheet has been lightly laid down onto another sheet. There are some very minor nicks and tears to the upper edge.
Unemployment: there is creasing to the top right corner and minor creases to places elsewhere.
Train and New Construction: there are creases to the top and lower right corners and a few minor creases elsewhere; there is a layer of light surface dirt and the sheet has discoloured.
Eastern Figure: there are pinholes to the corners; the upped edge is rough cut; there is a layer of light surface dirt.
Mothers: there is a tear ot the lower edge, creasing to the lower edge and top right corner, with associated lines of paint loss in places. There are minor nicks and tears to the edge.
All held in black wooden frames behind glass. Unexamined out of frames.
"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
Executed in 1932.
Heavily influenced by Henri Matisse and Amadeo Modigliani, the restrained and often lyrical work of this avant-garde and early Soviet artist was celebrated in his centenarary exhibition at The State Tretyakov Gallery in 2002. He fell out of favour in 1934 when he exhibited the portrait, Stalin in an Armchair (The State Tretyakov Gallery). His anti-capitalist works are rare and of particular interest.