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Boris Israilovich Anisfeld
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
- Self portrait
signed in Latin and dated 1905 l.l.
tempera on cardboard
- 44 by 37.2cm., 17 1/4 by 14 1/2 in.
Provenance
The collection of the artist
Shepherd Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owners in 1984
Exhibited
Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, Boris Anisfeld: Retrospective Exhibition, 1958
The William Benton Museum of Art, Boris Anisfeld: The Early Works, 13 October - 18 November 1979, no.1
The William Benton Museum of Art, Boris Anisfeld: The Early Works, 13 October - 18 November 1979, no.1
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Boris Anisfeld: The Early Works, The William Benton Museum of Art, 1979, p.18 no.1, illustrated p.7
Condition
There are some creases to the board in the top right corner and light creasing and surface scratches in places throughout. UV light reveals some patches of retouching and an uneven layer of discoloured varnish. Held in a painted wooden 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 self portrait underlines the influence of Symbolism in Boris Anisfeld's earliest work. The artist portrays himself half-hidden in a spray of colour suggestive of his contemporary, Nikolai Milliotti.