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Lot 317
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Dmitry Krasnopevtsev

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dmitry Krasnopevtsev
  • Untitled
  • signed with initial and dated 67 l.r.
  • oil on masonite
  • 49.8 by 48.2cm, 19 1/2 by 19in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the father of the present owner in Moscow in the 1960s

Condition

The board is sound, there is minor ware and scratches to the lower edges, which resulted in minor pigment loss. There are spots of white paint to the upper right quadrant, and a mark underneath the upper edge. There is a rectangular area approximately 17cm long and 1.5cm in width where the paint surface has been rubbed. There is a fleck of paint loss to the upper right of the central composition. UV light reveals no apparent retouching. Held in a wooden grey painted 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.
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