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Amshei Nurenberg
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Amshei Nurenberg
- Moscow in Winter
- inscribed with an authentication by Olga Tangian, the granddaughter of the artist, on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 60cm,19 1/4 by 23 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1950
Condition
The canvas has been lined. Fine craquleure is visible in places. There are the remnants of gold leaf from a frame in places at the edges. There is a light covering of surface dirt. Examination under UV light reveals scattered areas of very minor retouching but the thick varnish layer prevents a more conclusive analysis.
"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
This scene is a view from the window of Nurenberg’s apartment in Maslovka, a purpose built artists' colony in Moscow which was at various times home to Robert Falk, Vladimir Tatlin, Petr Konchalovsky and Igor Grabar.