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Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky
- Three Boys
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1911 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 41 by 26cm, 16 1/4 by 10 1/4 in.
Provenance
General Alexander Fusek (1895-1975), Czechoslovakia
Condition
The canvas has been laid down on canvas and the edges of the original canvas are slightly uneven. There are pin holes to the corners and to the centre of the right and left edges. There is a layer of surface dirt, with fly marks and other spots of dirt visible in places. Inspection under UV light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. Strips of wood are nailed to all edges. Held in a painted wooden frame. 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."
Catalogue Note
This present lot is most likely a study for the painting Schoolboys from the same year, now in a private collection.