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Vitold Kaetanovich Byalynitsky-Birulya
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Vitold Kaetanovich Byalynitsky-Birulya
- Wild Irises
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 35 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 74 by 96cm, 29 1/4 by 37 3/4 in.
Condition
The canvas has been lined. The are fine lines of craquelure in places, mostly limited to the area of the sky. There are some abrasions with minor associated paint loss to the edges. UV light reveals a thin line of retouching along the left edge over a stretcher bar and a line along the top edge and a small area to the sky in the upper right. The signature appears to lie under an old layer of varnish but may have been strengthened at some point in the past. Held in a simple gold-painted 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."