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Alexei Alexeevich Harlamoff
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexei Alexeevich Harlamoff
- Portrait of the Opera Singer Felia Litvinne
- signed in Latin l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 55 by 45.5cm, 21 1/2 by 18in.
Provenance
Christie's London, The Russian Sale, 1 October 1993, lot 51
Christie's New York, The Russian Sale, 2 May 2000, lot 139
Bonhams London, The Russian Sale, 28 November 2005, lot 13
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Christie's New York, The Russian Sale, 2 May 2000, lot 139
Bonhams London, The Russian Sale, 28 November 2005, lot 13
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
O.Sugrobova-Roth and E.Lingenauber, Alexei Harlamoff: Catalogue Raisonné, Düsseldorf: Edition A.Harlamoff, 2007, p.244, no.233a listed; p.248, pl.220 illustrated
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There are several isolated areas of very fine craquelure and paint shrinkage. There is a layer of light surface dirt . Inspection under UV light reveals retouching to the sitter's face, the background and several other minor spots of retouching, but a thick varnish layer prevents a more conclusive analysis. Held in gold painted wooden frame with plaster mouldings. 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."