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Alexander Arkadevich Labas
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Arkadevich Labas
- On Our Street from the October series
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 69 l.r.; further signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 1969 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 141 by 99cm, 55 1/2 by 39in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the family of the artist by the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. The surface is a bit dirty. The edges of the canvas are visible in the frame. Canvas is slightly loose and buckled in lower right corner. Craquelure is visible, particularly in upper right corner. The stretcher bar imprint is visible across the center of the composition, horizontally. Under UV no pigment appears to fluoresce but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a black painted wood frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."