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Leon Shulman Gaspard
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Leon Shulman Gaspard
- A Russian Peasant Woman
- signed in Latin, inscribed Russie and indistinctly dated 1916 l.r.
- oil over pencil on canvasboard
- 27 by 22cm, 10 1/2 by 8 1/2 in.
Condition
There are abrasions along all four edges. There is nick in the board and the surface of the canvas in the centre of the bottom edge. There are a couple of minor scattered paint chips, in the green pigment in the upper right corner and in the date in the lower right. The odd very fine crack is visible in the paint layer, mostly restricted to the lower right corner. There is a layer of surface dirt with spots of dirt in places. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any obvious signs of retouching. Held in a gold painted wooden 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."