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Konstantin Konstantinovich Kuznetsov
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Konstantin Konstantinovich Kuznetsov
- Tsar Sultan's Warning
- signed in Latin l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 94 by 120cm, 37 by 47 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Sonia Colefax
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas is dirty and yellowed and would benefit from a clean. Examination under UV light does not reveal any apparent restoration. Held in a decorative wooden surround that is part of the artwork. Unexamined out of surround.
"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
Kuznetsov arrived in Los Angeles in 1948 and his work was rapidly acquired by a nostalgic Russian émigré community. He was a talented illustrator and became closely associated with Cathedral Films. Sonia Colefax commissioned over 50 works directly from the artist which supplemented her superb collection of Russian Art from the 1924 exhibition at New York's Grand Central Palace.