Lot 127
  • 127

Solomon Borisovich Nikritin

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Solomon Borisovich Nikritin
  • Self Portrait
  • signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 49 on the reverse
  • oil on card
  • 32 by 37cm, 12 1/2 by 14 1/2 in.

Condition

The top edge of the card is slightly uneven. The corners and edges are worn and there is minor associated pigment loss. There is a fleck of paint loss to the left shoulder of the artist. The surface is covered in a light layer of dirt, with spots in places. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any obvious signs of retouching. Held in a brown wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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