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Valentin Vorobiev
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Valentin Vorobiev
- Self Portrait
- signed with initials in Cyrillic and dated 69 l.r.; further signed and dated on the reverse and bearing various exhibition labels on the frame
- oil on canvas
- 59 by 70cm, 23 1/4 by 27 1/2 in.
Exhibited
St Petersburg, Moscow, Frankfurt et al., Nonkonformisty: vtoroy russkiy avangard 1955-1988, 1996-1997, p.257 illustrated
Bratislava, Nonkonformisti. Druhá ruská avantgarda 1955-1988. Zbierka Bar-Gera, 2008-2009, p.94 illustrated; p.168 listed
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.91 illustrated; p.177 listed
Ashdod, Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century, 2003, p.162 illustrated; p.285 listed
Bratislava, Nonkonformisti. Druhá ruská avantgarda 1955-1988. Zbierka Bar-Gera, 2008-2009, p.94 illustrated; p.168 listed
Bern, Avantgarde im Untergrund. Russische Nonkonformisten aus der Sammlung Bar-Gera, 2005, p.91 illustrated; p.177 listed
Ashdod, Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century, 2003, p.162 illustrated; p.285 listed
Condition
The work is executed on a very thin canvas and the surface has become distorted. Some minor craquelure is visible in places. There is a layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals an uneven varnish layer. Held in a simple wooden tray 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."