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VIKTOR POPKOV | Club Sputnik
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Club Sputnik
- signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 1962 on the reverse
- gouache on paper
- 59.5 by 80cm, 23 by 31 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist's studio in 1993
Condition
There are abrasions along the edges with associated paint loss. Creases with associated paint loss can be seen in the lower left and upper left corners. There are minor flecks of paint loss in places, most notably to the head of the female figure in the red skirt in the foreground and the upper right corner. A large horizontal scratch can be seen running across the figures in the lower right foreground. There are scattered water stains. The work is covered in a layer of light surface dirt. Held in a simple wooden 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."