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Oleg Tselkov
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Oleg Tselkov
- Person with Little Person
- signed and titled in Cyrillic and Latin and dated 1983 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 100 by 65cm, 39 1/2 by 25 1/2 in.
Provenance
MacDougall's, London, Russian Art Auction, 15 June 2007, lot 298
Condition
Original canvas on its original stretcher. There are minor abrasions to all four edges. There are raised cracks to the centre of the smaller person's back which appear stable at present. There is a further crack to the paint surface to the ring finger. There are scattered flecks of paint loss. There are traces of ink from pen in the lower left. There is a light layer of surface dirt and spots of dirt in places. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any apparent signs of retouching. Held in a simple wooden 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."