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Grigory Stepanovich Zozulya
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Grigory Stepanovich Zozulya
- The 5th Anniversary of the Soviet Union
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1927 l.m. and titled in Cyrillic l.l.
- gouache and collage over ink and pencil on paper
- 29.5 by 48cm; 11 3/4 by 18 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in 1975
Exhibited
Moscow, Grigory Zozulya, 1975
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Grigory Zozulya, Moscow: Reklama, 1975, p.23, listed under works from 1927
Condition
There is a tear approximately 4cm long with associated loss to the sheet along the lower edge to the right; there is creasing to the lower left corner. There are two vertical creases running vertically through the sheet on the left and right sides approximately 3cm from the edges. These edges have adhesive staining. There are pin holes to all of the edges. There is loss to the lower half of the central silver collage element, visible in the catalogue image. The sheet has discoloured and there is evidence of surface dirt and minor media staining throughout. Held in a simple black wooden frame. 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
Having studied at the Stroganov Institute until 1918, Zozulya worked for three years in Rodchenko’s Moscow studios until 1922. The present work was executed soon after he left Kardovsky’s studio in 1926, but clearly shows the earlier influence of Rodchenko and the Constructivists. It is very likely that Zozulya came into contact with Varvara Stepanova and Liubov Popova, among other influential artists of that circle, while working under Rodchenko’s supervision. He may even have assisted Popova on her 1922 stage design for the Magnanimous Cuckold to which the present lot owes a great debt.