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Zinaida Evgenievna Serebriakova
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Zinaida Evgenievna Serebriakova
- Portait of Marianne de Brouwer
- signed in Latin and dated 20 Nov 1931 l.r.
- pastel on paper
- 66 by 51cm, 26 by 20in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the sitter in 1931
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
The sheet has discoloured and is undulated. There are a few very minor flecks of paint loss in places, otherwise in overall good condition. Held in a simple frame behind glass. 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.
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
Marianne de Brouwer was the daughter of Baron Jean de Brouwer, a friend and patron of Serebriakova and an important figure in the artist’s personal and professional life between 1928 and 1938. The present portrait was executed during a visit to the Brouwer family in Bruges while Serebriakova was travelling to Anvers for her 1931 exhibition. The portrait perfectly combines the artist's delicate style with the psychological portrayal of the sitter. It has remained in the family of the sitter ever since.
We would like to thank Nadezhda Audiucheva-Lecomte for providing this catalogue note.