Lot 179
  • 179

Lydia Masterkova

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Lydia Masterkova
  • Abstraction 1 and Abstraction 2
  • one signed in Cyrillic and dated 71 l.l., the other l.r; each further bearing an exhibition label on the backing board
  • ink on paper
  • each: 65 by 48cm, 25 1/2 by 19in.

Exhibited

St Petersburg, Moscow, Frankfurt et al., Nonkonformisty: vtoroy russkiy avangard 1955-1988, 1996-1997, p.172 illustrated

Condition

The one signed on the left has a zigzag cut to the lower right corner of the sheet. At the top edge there is some creasing and a small repaired tear. There is a light layer of surface dirt and handling marks at the edges. Held in a simple wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame. The one signed on the right has a cut and tears to the lower left corner and a further tear to the left edge. There is some minor creasing in places. There is a light layer of surface dirt and handling marks at the edges. Held in a simple wooden frame behind glass. 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."