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Pavel Tchelitchew
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Pavel Tchelitchew
- Portrait of Zoe Markevitch-Pokhitonov
- signed in Latin and dated 1930 m.r.; further dedicated in Latin on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 81.5 by 65cm, 32 by 25 1/2 in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to Igor Markevitch, son of the sitter and grandson of the artist Ivan Pokhitonov
Gift from Igor Markevitch to the present owner
Gift from Igor Markevitch to the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. Covered with a layer of surface dirt and slightly yellowed varnish. Some very minor specks of paint loss at the top of the sitter's head and in the lower left corner. Some minor craqueleur in the black pigment. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any signs of restoration. Held in a simple wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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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."