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Marie Vassilieff
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marie Vassilieff
- Portrait of Prince Albrecht of Urach
- signed in Latin l.l.
- oil on board
- 61 by 50cm, 24 by 19 3/4 in.
- Executed circa 1929
Condition
The edges and corners of the board show slight signs of wear and there are frame abrasions. There is a light layer of surface dirt and several minor scuffs and scratches to the surface. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. Held in a gold coloured wooden frame with decorative moulding. 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
The present lot is one of two known portraits Vassilieff painted of Prince Albrecht of Urach, an artist, photographer and journalist who studied at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris between 1927 and 1930.
We are grateful to Claude Bernes for providing additional catalogue information.
We are grateful to Claude Bernes for providing additional catalogue information.