Lot 118
  • 118

Alexandre Evgenievitch Iacovleff Saint Petersbourg 1887 - Saint Petersbourg 1938 , Ecole Russe

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • Alexandre Evgenievitch Iacovleff
  • Buste de jeune africain
  • Titré, signé et situé en  bas à gauche Gulifan (?) / Village Vogpo / race Mandja-Ali / rivière Jangana (?) / Bangui / A. Iacovleff
  • Fusain sur papier avec rehauts de pastel noir et brun
  • 52.5 x 49 cm ; 20 3/4 by 19 1/3 in ;

Condition

Very good overall condition. Small stains scattered all over the surface, visible on the reproduction.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Probablement exécuté durant la "Croisière Noire" de la mission Citroën, qui traversa l'Afrique en 1924-1925 et dont Iakovleff fut le peintre officiel.