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Sergei Iosifovich Yutkevich
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sergei Iosifovich Yutkevich
- Curtain Design for Alexander Blok's Balaganchik
- titled in Cyrillic t.r. and inscribed Feodosia 1918 on the reverse
- gouache over ink on paper
- 27.5 by 34cm, 10 3/4 by 13 1/4 in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Acquired by the present owner in the 1980s
Acquired by the present owner in the 1980s
Condition
There are tears to the top, left and bottom edges which have been repaired and there are creases in the top and bottom right corners which have been reinforced. There are spots of foxing and stains in places. There is 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."