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Sergei Iosifovich Yutkevich
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Sergei Iosifovich Yutkevich
- Armand and Terep and Sketch for Chuvelev as a Clown
- Armand and Terep: signed with initials in Cyrillic and inscribed by the artist l.m.; Clown: signed in Cyrillic l.r., further signed in Cyrillic on reverse
- ink over pencil on paper
- 26 by 19.5cm, 10 1/4 by 7 3/4 in; 29 by 18cm, 11 1/2 by 7 1/4 in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Acquired by the present owner in the late 1980s
Acquired by the present owner in the late 1980s
Condition
The edges are slightly uneven. There are pinholes in each corner. The top edge of the composition with two figures is undulating slightly. There is creasing to the bottom edge and in the upper right of the other work. Both sheets have scattered spots of foxing and have discoloured slightly. Held in simple wooden frames behind glass. Unexamined out of frames.
"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
Yutkevich's finished design for Chuvelev in the role of a Clown in 'The Fantastic Son' was published in 1924.