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Semyon Faibisovich
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Semyon Faibisovich
- In the Line for Vodka I
- signed with initials in Cyrillic and dated 90 l.l.; further signed and titled in Latin and dated on reverse
- oil on canvas
- 191 by 226cm, 75 1/4 by 89in.
Exhibited
London, Haunch of Venison and Galerie Volker Diehl, Glasnost: Soviet Non-Conformist Art from the 1980s, 16 April - 23 June 2010
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Glasnost: Soviet Non-Conformist Art from the 1980s, London: Haunch of Venison/Galerie Volker Diehl, 2010, p.106 illustrated
Condition
Original canvas which is slack on the stretcher and undulates heavily in the lower half. There is a line of cracking in the lower right corner culminating in a small dent from the reverse. There is another scratch with associated cracks to the back of the central figure and in a few places elsewhere. 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."