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Hovsep Pushman
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hovsep Pushman
- Guardian Image, Still Life of Asian Artifacts
- signed Pushman (lower right)
- oil on panel mounted on a stretcher
- 25 by 22 inches
- (63.5 by 55.9 cm)
- Painted circa 1950.
Provenance
Estate of Hovsep Pushman
Grand Central Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Sale: Bonhams, New York, May 22, 2007, lot 2078
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Grand Central Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Sale: Bonhams, New York, May 22, 2007, lot 2078
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes, Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com. Mr. Parkes is an independent conservator and not an employee of Sotheby's.
This work on board is supported by a stretcher and backed with linen. The frame is original. The paint layer is in lovely condition and has never been damaged. The varnish has become dull over time and there is currently no depth to the background, but a fresh varnish would return the richness. There are a few white spots in the upper center, lower left and to the left of the head of the figure. It seems that these spots can be removed without retouching. There is a small loss in the upper left and another in the upper right. If the painting were lightly cleaned and varnished, the white spots removed and retouches applied to the losses, it would be ready to hang.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.