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Andrei Grositsky
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Andrei Grositsky
- Still Life
- signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 1967 on the reverse; titled on the stretcher and bearing various exhibition labels on the frame and stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 60 by 75cm, 23 1/2 by 29 1/2 in.
Exhibited
St Petersburg, Moscow, Frankfurt et al., Nonkonformisty: vtoroy russkiy avangard 1955-1988, 1996-1997, p.123 illustrated
Verona, L'arte vietata in URSS 1955-1988, 2000, p.153 illustrated
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.167 listed
Ashdod, Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century, 2003, p.193 illustrated; p.278 listed
Verona, L'arte vietata in URSS 1955-1988, 2000, p.153 illustrated
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.167 listed
Ashdod, Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century, 2003, p.193 illustrated; p.278 listed
Condition
Original canvas which is buckling very slightly in places. There are minor abrasions at the edges. Paint shrinkage is present in the area of ochre. There are strips of wood nailed to all four tacking edges and the work is held in a simple stained wood tray frame. There is a light layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. Unexamined out of frame.
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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."