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Georgy Iosifovich Rublev
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georgy Iosifovich Rublev
- Relay Race
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 33 l.r.; further inscribed in Cyrillic and indistinctly dated on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 88cm, 20 by 34 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the family of the artist
Condition
Original canvas. There are abrasions and paint losses along the right edge. There are faint stretcher bar marks visible along the edges. There is a small area of paint loss to the sky in the top right and another in the bottom right corner. There is a surface scratch to the skies of the figure at the front. The varnish layer is uneven and there is a light covering of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals retouching to the upper left corner. Unframed.
"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."