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Leonid Viktorovich Turzhansky
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Leonid Viktorovich Turzhansky
- Threshing
- signed in Cyrillic l.r.; further signed, titled and dated 1928 on the reverse and bearing a Vsekokhudozhnik label on the stretcher
- oil on paper laid on canvas
- 45 by 76cm, 17 3/4 by 30in.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist’s family by the present owner
Exhibited
Moscow, Vsekokhudozhnik, Summary Exhibition of Works by Artists Seconded by the Sovnarkom RSFSR, Narkompros RSFSR, Vsekokhudoznik and MOSSKh, 1934, no.189
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Summary Exhibition of Works by Artists Seconded by the Sovnarkom RSFSR, Narkompros RSFSR, Vsekokhudoznik and MOSSKh, Moscow: Vsekokhudoznik, 1934, p.13, no.189 listed
Condition
The work is executed on paper laid on canvas. There are frame abrasions at the edges with associated losses to the paint layer and paper. Creases in the sheet are visible in places, such as the base of the left pole, across the signature, the centre of the top edge and another to the right of the centre. There is a layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals an area of retouching between the top of the poles and to places at the edges. The discoloured varnish layer prevents a more conclusive analysis. Held in a simple frame with a decorative slip. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."