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Nikolai Fechin
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Nikolai Fechin
- Portrait of a Lady
- signed in Latin l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 76 by 64cm, 30 by 25 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Mary Pickford, Los Angeles, 1954
Private Collection, Los Angeles
Thence by descent
Private Collection, Los Angeles
Thence by descent
Condition
The canvas has a wax lining. The varnish has discoloured and there is a layer of light surface dirt. there are lines of craquelure in places throughout and a few flecks of paint loss in places. Under UV there two small lines of retouching are visible near the sitter's right shoulder and there are a few minor spots of retouching elsewhere. A layer of opaque fluourescing varnish prevents a more conclusive analysis. Framed.
"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
In 1955, Mary Pickford received a prestigious George Eastman lifetime achievement award for a her contributions to the development of the film industry, which included co-founding The United Artists Company in 1919 and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.