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Lado Gudiashvili (Georgian)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Lado Gudiashvili (Georgian)
- Our Niko (Portrait of Niko Pirosmani)
- signed with initials in Georgian l.r.; further inscribed in Cyrillic, dated 1956 and inscribed with a signed dedication to J.B. Priestley dated 17 okt 1962 on the stretcher; also bearing a USSR Union of Artists label on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 24 by 16cm, 9 1/2 by 6 1/4 in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the playwright J.B. Priestley (1894-1984)
A gift from the above to his secretary
Thence by descent to the present owner
A gift from the above to his secretary
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Moscow, USSR Union of Artists, Personal'naya vystavka L.Gudiashvili, 1958
Condition
Original canvas which is attached to the original stretcher. Gold painted strips of wood are attached to all four tacking edges. There are minor cracks in the area of the initials. There is a light layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any obvious signs of retouching. Held in a simple gold painted wooden frame behind glass. 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."