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Vyacheslav Savvich Mikhailov, b.1945
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vyacheslav Savvich Mikhailov
- The Garden of Gethsemane
- signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 1988 on reverse
- mixed media on board
- 139.5 by 99.5cm., 55 by 39¼in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Condition
The board is sound and covered with varnish. There are some minor scratches to the surface and small flecks of paint loss to the extreme outer edges, but the work appears in overall good condition. Certain pigments fluoresce under UV but no retouches are visible, though the varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a a simple wood frame with minor scratches. 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."