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Sergei Iosifovich Yutkevich
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sergei Iosifovich Yutkevich
- Circus
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1923 l.m.; further signed and titled by the artist on the reverse
- ink over pencil on paper
- 29.5 by 22.5cm; 11 1/2 by 9in.
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 of the sheet are slightly uneven. The sheet is undulating along the right edge. There are pinholes in the corners and along the edges and the corners are slightly creased and worn. There are two vertical creases running along the right and left edges. There are minor tears along the bottom edge. There are spots of foxing and rust marks in places. There are light surface scratches in places. The sheet has discoloured in line with age and is covered in a light layer of surface dirt. The sheet is attached to the mount in two places along the top edge. Held in a black wooden frame behind plexiglass. 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
The present lot is a design for Yutkevich's work depicting the circus actor, A.Alexandrov-Serge.