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Peter Alexandrovich Nilouss
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter Alexandrovich Nilouss
- Still Life with Fruit
- signed in Latin and inscribed Paris t.r.; further signed and inscribed in Cyrillic on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 61cm, 19 1/2 by 24in.
- Executed in 1932
Provenance
Galerie Boisserée, Cologne
Acquired by the parents of the present owner in 1983
Acquired by the parents of the present owner in 1983
Condition
Original canvas which shows signs of buckling throughout, particularly in the two upper corners. There are frame abrasions at the edges with associated minor paint loss. A few scattered paint chips are visible in places, such as in the vase in the centre of the composition and in the tablecloth between the glass and the apple. There is a layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals areas of restoration throughout, most notably: in the background behind the table, to the top and bottom edges and either side of the plate with apples. Held in a black and silver painted wood 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."