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Boris Dmitrievich Grigoriev
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Boris Dmitrievich Grigoriev
- Farm Scene, 1930s
signed Boris Grigoriev (lower left); labeled indistinctly (on the frame)
- oil on canvas
- 23 1/4 by 29 in.
- 59 by 74 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa late 1970s
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa late 1970s
Condition
Oil on canvas. The surface is dirty. There is minor paint loss around the edges of the canvas. There is a small tear (about 1/4 in. long) near center of composition. The paint layer is thin in some areas, could be original. The canvas is buckled slightly on right hand side. Held in an original painted wood frame with plaster molding. Unexamined out of frame.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
It is likely this composition was executed in the 1930s while Grigoriev was living at Borisella. The scene is most likely one of Grigoriev's favorite gardens on the estate.