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Lydia Masterkova
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Lydia Masterkova
- Untitled
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 60 l.r.; further signed in Cyrillic and dated 1960 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 80 by 79cm, 31 1/2 by 31in.
Provenance
Acquired by George Costakis in the 1960s
Condition
Original canvas. There is a layer of light surface dirt, especially to the impasto. There are small chips of paint loss to the upper and lower parts of the canvas, including a small chip approximately 1.5cm in length 10cm above the lower left edge. There are lines of craquelure running across the top left corner and the paint surface has cracked by the inner frame edge in this area. There are some lines of craquelure and scratches in places. UV light reveals retouching along all the inner frame edges with further small areas of retouching to the central composition. Held in a simple black 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."