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Oskar Rabin
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Oskar Rabin
- New Houses and Lamp
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 67 l.r.; further titled in Cyrillic, numbered 368 and dated on the reverse and bearing various exhibition labels on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 80 by 100cm, 31 1/2 by 39 1/4 in.
Exhibited
St Petersburg, Moscow, Frankfurt et al., Nonkonformisty: vtoroy russkiy avangard 1955-1988, 1996-1997, p.197 illustrated
Verona, L'arte vietata in URSS 1955-1988, 2000, p.141 illustrated
Bratislava, Nonkonformisti. Druhá ruská avantgarda 1955-1988. Zbierka Bar-Gera, 2008-2009, p.80 illustrated; p.167 listed
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.69 illustrated; p.172 listed
Ashdod, Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century, 2003, p.185 illustrated; p.282 listed
Verona, L'arte vietata in URSS 1955-1988, 2000, p.141 illustrated
Bratislava, Nonkonformisti. Druhá ruská avantgarda 1955-1988. Zbierka Bar-Gera, 2008-2009, p.80 illustrated; p.167 listed
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.69 illustrated; p.172 listed
Ashdod, Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century, 2003, p.185 illustrated; p.282 listed
Condition
Original canvas with three repair patches visible on the reverse. Fine cracks are visible in places and there is a light layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals areas of retouching corresponding to the aforementioned patches on the reverses, as well as other minor scattered areas of retouching. Held in a simple black painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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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."