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Grisha Bruskin
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Grisha Bruskin
- Moscow Synagogue
- signed in Cyrillic t.l.; further signed and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 114 by 102cm, 45 by 40 1/4 in.
- Executed in the early 1970s
Provenance
Private collection, Israel, acquired directly from the artist in the 1970s
Sotheby's London, Russian Art: Paintings, 12 June 2007, lot 223
Sotheby's London, Russian Art: Paintings, 12 June 2007, lot 223
Literature
Grisha Bruskin. Life is Everywhere, St Petersburg: Palace Editions, 2001, p.61, no.87 illustrated; p. 267, no.87 listed
Condition
Original canvas. The stretcher is slightly warped. There are abrasions to the edges and the two lower corners with corresponding paint losses. The paint layer is thickly applied and cracks are visible in places to the built-up areas of impasto. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. Unframed.
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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."