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Alexey Kallima
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexey Kallima
- Mozart and Salieri
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 2003 l.r., further titled in Cyrillic l.m., inscribed in Cyrillic Za nogi beri t.m.
- charcoal on paper
- 61 by 61cm, 24 by 24in.
Provenance
Guelman Gallery, Moscow
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2005
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2005
Condition
There are pinholes to the corners. There are short vertical creases to the text in the upper white boarder, with further lines to the left of the border and a longer crease to the lower left corner. There are various scratches with associated pigment loss, however this looks contemporary to the work and was most probably made by the artist. Held in a modern wooden black painted frame under Plexiglas. 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."