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Lot 214
  • 214

Pavel Tchelitchew

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • Pavel Tchelitchew
  • Spherical Head
  • Signed P. Tchelitchew and dated 1949 IX (lower right)
  • Pastel on black paper
  • 18 7/8 by 12 1/2 in. (uneven edges)
  • 47.8 by 31.7 cm.
  • Executed in 1949.

Provenance

Bequeathed to the husband of the current owner by his brother in 1978

Condition

The sheet is in generally good condition. It is adhered to the mat at all four corners. There is one small loss along the upper right edge and the edges are slightly uneven due to handcutting. The artist's pinholes are evident in all four corners and halfway up the right edge.
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.