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MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN | The Face
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Mikhail Chemiakin
- The Face
- signed in Latin, dated 1977 and inscribed R.Sh. in Cyrillic l.l.; further inscribed with a dedication in Cyrillic to Mstislav Rostropovich in 1977 on the backing board
- gouache and ink on paper
- 64 by 100.5cm, 25 1/4 by 39 1/2 in.
Condition
The left edge of the sheet has been taped onto the reverse and there are remnants of the old adhesive tape on the reverse along the right edge. The surface is covered in a light layer of dirt and the colours have faded unevenly in places. There is some incipient foxing visible on the reverse. Held in a simple modern frame behind glass. 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."