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Vasily Ivanovich Shukhaev
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vasily Ivanovich Shukhaev
- Sketchbook
- inscribed on inside cover and bearing artist's Chinese stamp, variously inscribed thoughout
- pencil, gouache and watercolour on paper
- sheet size: 17 by 11.3cm, 6 3/4 by 4 1/4 in.
Condition
The spine of the sketchbook is broken and in need of repair, with several traces of adhesive visible around the spine. Three sheets are loose with minor tears around the edges. The sheets have discouloured, the pencil has been smudged in places. There are minor creases and marks on the edges of the sheets with some minor spots of foxing. There are handling marks throughout.
"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
Containing 125 sheets, mainly with pencil sketches and handwritten notes and twelve gouache and watercolour compositions