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Vladimir Weisberg
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Vladimir Weisberg
- Standing Nude
- signed with initials in Cyrillic and dated 76 t.l.; further inscribed and dated on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 60 by 40cm, 23 1/2 by 15 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the father of the present owner
Condition
Original canvas on its original stretcher. There is a very fine crack running along the right temple and the forehead of the nude. There is a light covering of surface dirt and spots of dirt in places. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any signs of retouching. Held in a wooden strip frame. 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
According to Weisberg's biographer Galina Azarkh, the present lot is one of only two standing nudes ever painted by the artist.