Lot 189
  • 189

Vladimir Yakovlev

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Vladimir Yakovlev
  • Clown
  • signed in Cyrillic and dated 69 l.r.
  • gouache on paper
  • 86 by 61cm, 33 3/4 by 24in.

Exhibited

St Petersburg, Moscow, Frankfurt et al., Nonkonformisty: vtoroy russkiy avangard 1955-1988, 1996-1997, p.135 illustrated
Verona, L'arte vietata in URSS 1955-1988, 2000, p.139 illustrated
Bratislava, Nonkonformisti. Druhá ruská avantgarda 1955-1988. Zbierka Bar-Gera, 2008-2009, p.82 illustrated; p.167 listed
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.87 illustrated; p.167 listed

Condition

There is creasing throughout the sheet, most notably the horizontal creases which run through the centre. There are pinholes to each of the four corners and a small paper loss to the top right corner. The sheet has discoloured in line with age. It is hinged to the mount with hinging tape in the two top corners. Held in a simple wooden frame behind plexiglass. 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."