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Galina Bitt
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Galina Bitt
- Medieval Mystery and Untitled
- one signed and titled in Cyrillic, inscribed Moskva and dated 1966 on the reverse; each further bearing various exhibition labels on the frame and backing board
- gouache on paper
- 40 by 40cm, 15 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.; 30.5 by 30.5cm, 12 by 12in.
Exhibited
St Petersburg, Moscow, Frankfurt et al., Nonkonformisty: vtoroy russkiy avangard 1955-1988, 1996-1997, p.269 illustrated
Bratislava, Nonkonformisti. Druhá ruská avantgarda 1955-1988. Zbierka Bar-Gera, 2008-2009, p.110 illustrated; p.169 listed (Untitled)
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.115 illustrated; p.164 listed (Untitled)
Ashdod, Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century, 2003, p.276 listed (Medieval Mystery)
Bratislava, Nonkonformisti. Druhá ruská avantgarda 1955-1988. Zbierka Bar-Gera, 2008-2009, p.110 illustrated; p.169 listed (Untitled)
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.115 illustrated; p.164 listed (Untitled)
Ashdod, Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century, 2003, p.276 listed (Medieval Mystery)
Condition
Medieval Mystery
There are minor creases to the corners with some associated paint loss and some light wear to the edges. The sheet is attached to the mount in all four corners. Held in a simple wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
Untitled
There are some minor creases to the sheet and some light surface scratches visible in the areas of black. The sheet is attached to the mount in all four corners. 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."
"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."