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Dmitri Krasnopevtsev
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Dmitri Krasnopevtsev
- Still Life
- signed with initial and dated 67 l.r.
- oil on masonite
- 80 by 50cm, 31 1/2 by 19 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the father of the present owner in Moscow in the 1960s
Condition
There are minor chips to the board in the upper right and bottom corners. The paint surface is slightly dirty. There are stains to the left of the central post, possibly made when the work was varnished. UV light reveals uneven layer of varnish, especially to the upper half of the canvas, with aforementioned stains visible to the middle and lower left of the composition. There are no apparent retouching. Held in a 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."