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Maximilian Alexandrovich Voloshin
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Maximilian Alexandrovich Voloshin
- Group of Three Landscapes
- one signed in Cyrillic l.m. and dated 1923 l.r., another signed with a monogram and dated 3/12 1928 l.l.; each further variously inscribed on the reverses
- watercolour on paper
- the largest: 15 by 29.5cm, 6 by 11 1/2 in., the smallest: 11 by 10cm, 4 1/4 by 4in.
Condition
The largest
The edges are slightly uneven and there are pin holes in the corners of the margins. The sheet has discoloured in line with age. Slight foxing is visible in the margins. Held behind glass, the edges of which are taped down with gummed paper.
The small portrait format
The sheet has discoloured in line with age and foxing is visible throughout. There is a spot of dirt on the surface to the right of the far left tree. There are pin holes in the two top corners. There is an inscription by the artist on the reverse dated 1928 and one in another hand.
The small landscape format
The sheet has discoloured in line with age and foxing is visible throughout. There are two minor losses to the paper surface near the centre of the bottom edge. On the revere is a signed inscription on the reverse dated 1933 and the remnants of old adhesive and paper along the top edge.
"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."