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ILYA BOLOTOWSKY | Untitled
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Ilya Bolotowsky
- Untitled
- oil on canvas stretched over panel
- Diameter: 42 in. 106.7 cm.
- Executed circa 1955.
Provenance
Private Collection, Los Angeles (acquired directly from the artist circa 1960)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Ilya Bolotowsky, September - November 1974
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is evidence of wear and handling to the edges. There is extensive pigment craquelure throughout with several associated losses. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are several scattered areas which fluoresce darkly and appear to be the result of previous restoration. Unframed.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.