Lot 103
  • 103

David Davidovich Burliuk

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • David Davidovich Burliuk
  • Portrait of a Young Girl, By the Shore and Geneve: Three works
  • Signed Burliuk and dated 1960 (lower left)
  • Oil on driftwood, unframed
  • 7 1/8 by 5 1/4 in.; 18 by 13.3 cm
  • Painted in 1960.

Provenance

Purchased directly from the artist
Thence descent to the present owner

Condition

The first: Oil on driftwood, unframed. Surface in generally good condition. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible. The second: Oil on driftwood, unframed. Surface in generally good condition. Dirty varnish and surface dirt. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible. The third: Oil on panel, unframed. Surface in generally good condition. Dirty varnish and surface dirt. Some minor loss at the extreme upper edge. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible. Active pigment floresces.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

Sold together with By the Shore, Oil on driftwood, Signed Burliuk (lower right), Painted in 1950, 4 1/4 by 8 3/8 in. (10.8 by 21.3 cm) AND Geneve, Oil on board, Signed Burliuk. (lower right) and titled (lower left), 5 by 5 in. (12.7 by 12.7 cm). 3 works