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Vladimir Weisberg, 1924-1985
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Vladimir Weisberg
- Two bouquets of flowers
- signed in Cyrillic t.l. and dated 73
- oil on canvas
- 49 by 55.5cm., 19¼ by 21¾in.
Literature
Idem, p.126, No.445 entitled Two Bunches of Flowers
Condition
Original canvas. There is a layer of light surface dirt and fine lines of craquelure to the top left and to the right edge. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching Held in a simple painted frame. 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."
Catalogue Note
This is an extremely rare composition showing dried flowers. At the current time Weisberg experts believe that no more than three similar compositions exist. The whole is typical of the artist - chaos transmuting into the cosmos by means of an artificial space.