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Savely Abramovich Sorine
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Savely Abramovich Sorine
- Still life of Roses and Lilac
- signed and dedicated in Cyrillic and dated 24th July 1924 on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 60.5 by 93cm., 23 3/4 by 36 1/2 in.
Provenance
A present from the artist to Prince Sergei Oblonsky
Thence by decent to the previous owner
Condition
Original canvas which has become slightly unfastened from the stretcher along the top edge. There is some abrasion to the edges and fine lines of craquelure throughout. The varnish has slightly discoloured. UV light reveals some retouching to the background, to some of the dark red areas of the flowers and to an area in the lower left foreground which partly corresponds to a small patch on the reverse. Held in a gold painted plaster 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
Still life of Roses and Lilac was a present from Saveli Sorine to Prince Sergei Oblonsky and Alice Astor on the occasion of their wedding on the 24 June 1924 in London. The artist was a lifelong friend of Prince Oblonsky and the portrait of the prince by Sorine (fig.1) was presented to Marjorie Merriweather Post and is now believed to be in the archives of the Smithsonian Institution.