Sergei Yurievich Sudeikin

Private Collection, London
Sale: Sotheby's London, July 17, 1996, lot 161, illustrated
Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner

Oil on board. The surface is a bit dirty and covered in a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There is minor paint loss around the edges and in the corners. There is a tear along the center bottom edge and some minor tears along the edges. There is some creasing and minor stains to the surface. There is some minor buckling to the board. Held in a gold painted wood frame with matte and under glass. 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.
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.

The present lot is most likely a design for a production by Nikita Baliev, circa 1920.

We woud like to thank Tamara Galeeva for providing additional catalogue information.