Boris Sveshnikov
Arabesque
Estimate:
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Property from a Private European Collection
Lot sold:
12,600
GBP
Property from a Private European Collection
Boris Sveshnikov
1927 - 1998
Arabesque
signed with the artist's monogram and dated 76 l.r.; further titled in Cyrillic on the reverse
oil on canvas
Canvas: 70 by 85cm, 27½ by 33½in.
Original canvas. A few scratches with minor associated flecks of paint loss are visible in the upper right corner, and the odd faint scratch can be seen elsewhere. There is a light layer of surface dirt. Otherwise in very good condition. Inspection under UV light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. Unframed.
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