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Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
- Flowers in a Blue Interior
- signed in Latin and dated 1916 l.r.; further titled in Latin and numbered 109 on the reverse and bearing an exhibition label on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 63.5 by 80cm, 25 by 31 1/2 in.
Provenance
Grand Central Art Galleries, New York
Literature
E.Lingenauber and O.Sugrobova-Roth, Boris Anisfeld Catalogue Raisonné, Düsseldorf: Edition Libertars, 2011, p.162, no.P451 illustrated
Condition
Original canvas. There are frame abrasions with associated paint loss to all four edges, to the centre of the upper edge and the centre of the bottom edge as well as some minor flecks in places. There are two horizontal parallel cracks approximately 10cm in the upper right as well as a vertical crack along the left edge. There is craquelure throughout. There is a layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any obvious signs of restoration. Held in a gold painted 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."