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Lot 354
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Erik Bulatov

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Erik Bulatov
  • Freedom is Freedom II (Svoboda Est Svoboda)
  • signed in Latin on the reverse, further inscribed A.P. (one out of 20 artist's proofs)
  • screenprint in colours
  • 60 by 60cm; 23 1/2 by 23 1/2 in.

Condition

The sheet is sound. There is a crease with associated flecks of paint loss running vertically down the length of the work through the central word composition and another small crease to the left . There are a spots of minor abrasion around the edges of the sheet. Held in a wooden black painted frame.
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Catalogue Note

The offered print is after Eric Bulatov's oil painting iconic painting, Freedom is Freedom II (Svoboda est Svoboda) (2000-2001, Kestnergessellschaft Collection Hanover). The print is part of the first edition of screen prints published by Kestner in 2006.Gift of Life is the London-based sister organisation of Podari Zhizn foundation - one of Russia's largest charity foundations, dedicated to helping as many as 2,000 children suffering from cancer each year. Podari Zhizn foundation offers hope and practical care to children and young adults whose families cannot afford treatment for cancer. Thanks to the generous donations of their supporters, Podari Zhizn saves the lives of dozens of children through the provision of vital medicine and treatment, while providing support for children and young adults in Russia, including patients from CIS countries, up to the age of 25.

Sotheby's and Gift of Life are delighted to announce that the following lots have been donated for auction by established Russian contemporary artists: Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, Erik Bulatov, Olga Chernysheva, Sergey Bratkov and Andrei Roiter. All the net proceeds from the sale will go directly to children in need.