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Boris Anisfeld
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Boris Anisfeld
- Still Life with Tapestry
- signed in Latin l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 103 by 84cm, 40 1/2 by 33in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Geraldine Biffle, Chicago, 1930s
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Original canvas, which is slightly loose on the stretcher. The paint surface is slightly dirty. There are very minor craquelure and flecks of paint loss to the upper corner and some small spots of paint loss to the lower right edge with a further minor area of abrasion from the stretcher. UV light reveals no apparent retouching. Held in a gold painted wooden frame with plaster moulding. 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
We would like to thank Charles Chatfield-Taylor, the artist's grandson, for providing additional catalogue information.