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Aleksey Ilych Kravchenko
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexei Ilych Kravchenko
- Standing Nude
- oil on board
- 62 by 44cm, 24 1/2 by 14 1/4 in.
Provenance
The family of the artist, Moscow
Literature
V.Kemenov, Alexei Kravchenko. Zhivopis'. Grafika, Leningrad: Aurora, 1986
Condition
The board is warped. There are some abrasions to the edges. The paint surface is slightly dirty. There are small chips of paint loss to the upper body of the sitter, particularly to the arms. There are fine lines of craquelure to the right half of the canvas with further vertical lines to the lower half of the composition. UV light reveals small spots of retouching to the upper right corner. Held in a cherry coloured wooden frame. 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
Executed in 1920.