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Gavriil Nikitich Gorelov
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Gavriil Nikitich Gorelov
- On the Swings
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1925 l.l.; further inscribed with an authentication by Yuri Gorelov on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 38.5 by 69cm, 15 1/4 by 27 1/4 in.
Provenance
Yuri Gorelov, the artist's son
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1994
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1994
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There are fine cracks in places, most notably in the impasto and in the blue pigment of the two women's skirts in the upper left quadrant. There is a paint chip in the lower and upper left corners. The under-drawing is visible through the paint layer. There is a layer of surface dirt and flecks of dirt in places. Inspection under UV light reveals retouching to the edges and to the blue skirt in the upper left corner. Held in a black and gold coloured tray 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."