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Merab Abramishvili
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Merab Abramishvili
- Garden of Gethsemane
- signed, titled in Georgian and dated 1989 on the reverse
- tempera on linen laid on plywood
- 65 by 75cm., 25½ by 29½in.
Provenance
Baia Gallery, Tbilisi
Exhibited
Tbilisi, Orient Gallery, Merab Abramishvili, 1994
Tbilisi, TMS Gallery, Merab Abramishvili, 2005
Tbilisi, TMS Gallery, The Abandoned Side, 2007
Tbilisi, Chardin Gallery, Merab Abramishvili, 2007
Tbilisi, Gallery Hobby, Merab Abramishvili, 2010
Tbilisi, Baia Gallery; New Gallery, Merab Abramishvili, 2012, iilustrated in the catalogue
Tbilisi, Baia Gallery; Museum of Modern Art Zurab Tsereteli, Merab Abramishvili, 2016, illustrated in the catalogue
Tbilisi, TMS Gallery, Merab Abramishvili, 2005
Tbilisi, TMS Gallery, The Abandoned Side, 2007
Tbilisi, Chardin Gallery, Merab Abramishvili, 2007
Tbilisi, Gallery Hobby, Merab Abramishvili, 2010
Tbilisi, Baia Gallery; New Gallery, Merab Abramishvili, 2012, iilustrated in the catalogue
Tbilisi, Baia Gallery; Museum of Modern Art Zurab Tsereteli, Merab Abramishvili, 2016, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Baia Tsikoridze, Keti Shubitidze, Merab Abramishvili, Painting, Graphics, Tbilisi, 2010, p. 24 & 227, catalogued & illustrated
Condition
The board is flat, even, and ensuring a stable support. Ultra-violet light reveals small scattered spots of cosmetic retouching, notably clusters to the upper left, to the right hand side and along the lower edge. Otherwise, the work presents well and is overall in good condition.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
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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."