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Javad Mirjavadov
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Javad Mirjavadov
- Hurricane
- signed in Azeri l.r.; further signed in Cyrillic, titled and dated 1980 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 160 by 100cm, 63 by 39 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1995
Condition
The work is composed of two canvases of the same size held in a floater frame.
Original canvases. There are frame abrasions with associated paint loss along all edges. Both canvases are slightly buckling, notably along the right edge of the top canvas. There are areas of craquelure, especially to the impasto. Some of the cracks are raised and incurred paint loss, notably along the top edge of the top canvas, at the centre of the bottom edge of the top canvas and the adjacent edge of the second canvas. There is a layer of surface dirt and sports of dirt in places. Held in a gold painted floater 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."