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Mikhail Matveevich Shvartsman
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Mikhail Matveevich Shvartsman
- Milky Way
- signed in Cyrillic l.l., further signed, titled and inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 1972 on reverse
- levkas and tempera on panel and canvas
- 100 by 75cm., 39 1/4 by 29 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in Moscow in 1988
Condition
The upper and lower edges, both approximately 5 cm, consist of separate section of panel. Strips of canvas adhere to the intersection of these additional sections with the main panel. The canvas element is undulated in places and there are flecks of paint loss all along these strips where the paint is brittle. There is a small area of paint loss near the right edge and two small areas of paint loss to the coloured section at the top. There is an area of craqulure in the central right section, minor flecks of media staining and paint loss throughout. UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. Held in a simple 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."