Lot 566
  • 566

Zinaida Evgenievna Serebriakova

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Zinaida Evgenievna Serebriakova
  • portrait of Mr. Cobb
  • signed in Latin t.l. and inscribed Souvenir amical et / reconnaissant de / Z. Serebriakova / Gun Hill Place / le 2 juillet 1947
  • pastel on paper
  • image size: 59 by 47cm., 23 1/4 by 18 1/2 in.

Provenance

A gift from the artist to the sitter
Thence by descent

Condition

The sheet is rather discoloured with spots of foxing to the background and the sitter. These would be easily removed by a professional restorer. Held in a gold painted plaster frame and under glass.
"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.
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