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Liubov Sergeevna Popova
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Liubov Sergeevna Popova
- Untitled
- numbered VIII ris 1.in Cyrillic on the reverse, further bearing MoMA and Leonard Hutton Galleries labels on the backing board
- pencil and crayon on paper
- 33.5 by 24.5cm, 13 1/4 by 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
Pavel Popov, Moscow, the brother of the artist
M.Goldberg, Zvenigorod, stepson of the above
George Costakis, acquired from the above circa 1955
Private European collection
Leonard Hutton Galleries, New York
M.Goldberg, Zvenigorod, stepson of the above
George Costakis, acquired from the above circa 1955
Private European collection
Leonard Hutton Galleries, New York
Exhibited
Cologne, Galerie Gmurzynska, Künstlerinnen der russischen Avantgarde, 1910-1930, December 1979 - March 1980, no.63
New York, Leonard Hutton Galleries, Gouaches & Drawings by Liubov Popova & Kazimir Malevich, 18 April - 30 May 1986, no.7
New York, The Museum of Modern Art; Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Cologne, Museum Ludwig; Madrid, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Liubov Popova, 14 February 1991 - 16 February 1992
New York, Leonard Hutton Galleries, Gouaches & Drawings by Liubov Popova & Kazimir Malevich, 18 April - 30 May 1986, no.7
New York, The Museum of Modern Art; Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Cologne, Museum Ludwig; Madrid, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Liubov Popova, 14 February 1991 - 16 February 1992
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Künstlerinnen der russischen Avantgarde, 1910-1930, Cologne, 1979, p.199, no.63 illustrated
Exhibition catalogue Gouaches & Drawings by Liubov Popova & Kazimir Malevich, New York, 1986, p.4, no.7 listed
Exhibition catalogue Liubov Popova, New York, 1991, p.74 illustrated b/w; p.129, no.67 listed
Exhibition catalogue Liubov Popova, Madrid, 1991, no.63 illustrated b/w; p.175, no.63 listed
Exhibition catalogue Gouaches & Drawings by Liubov Popova & Kazimir Malevich, New York, 1986, p.4, no.7 listed
Exhibition catalogue Liubov Popova, New York, 1991, p.74 illustrated b/w; p.129, no.67 listed
Exhibition catalogue Liubov Popova, Madrid, 1991, no.63 illustrated b/w; p.175, no.63 listed
Condition
The sheet is affixed on hinges. There are losses to the upper edge of the sheet, visible in the catalogue image, and a short curving tear on the right hand side of the upper edge. There is minor loss to top right corner itself. The sheet has discoloured and is lightly undulating. There is a small repaired tear to the central left edge near the hinge and the sheet is more uneven in the immediate area. The lower left corner is slightly raised. Held in a simple frame, mounted and behind plexiglass. Unexamined out of 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."