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Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
- Portrait of the Mangbetu Chief Ganzi
- signed, titled and inscribed Niangara in Latin and dated 1925 l.r.
- pastel and charcoal on paper
- 74 by 54cm, 29 by 21 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by Marquis François de Chasseloup-Laubat (1904-1968) in France
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
The sheet has been laid on card. The edges are slightly uneven and there are pinholes along the edges. There are some tears and minor losses to the edges. The sheet has discoloured and there are spots of foxing and yellow stains throughout. There is a crease approximately 10cm in length across the upper right corner and a smaller crease in the lower left corner. There is a layer of surface dirt. Held in a simple wooden 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
In Niangara, Yakovlev finds himself in the heartland of the Mangbetu people, famous for the refinement of their art and beauty of their women. The artist is amazed by their way of life, in particular the care with which the chiefs look after their harem and territory. He makes note of their character traits in order to immortalise them in his pictures.
In the present work, the artist portrays a chief by the name of Ganzi as a powerful, athletic man, whose elegant hands rest on his knees. Behind are his many wives with the distinctive Mangbetu hairstyle.
The present work will be included in the forthcoming Alexander Yakovlev catalogue raisonné being prepared by Caroline Haardt de la Baume, to whom we are grateful for providing this catalogue note.
In the present work, the artist portrays a chief by the name of Ganzi as a powerful, athletic man, whose elegant hands rest on his knees. Behind are his many wives with the distinctive Mangbetu hairstyle.
The present work will be included in the forthcoming Alexander Yakovlev catalogue raisonné being prepared by Caroline Haardt de la Baume, to whom we are grateful for providing this catalogue note.