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Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky
- The Shoemakers
- signed in Latin and Cyrillic l.l.; further signed, titled and inscribed in Cyrillic on the reverse: First Prize in the All-Russia / Competition at the Society for the Encouragement / of the Arts in St. Petersburg 1915 500 r / Third prize at the Exhibition of the Academy of Arts 300r
- oil on canvas
- 67.5 by 89.5cm, 26 1/2 by 35 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the present owner in the 1930s
Thence by descent
Condition
Original canvas, which is loose on the stretcher. There are faint stretcher marks along the top and bottom and fine lines of craquelure in places. The paint surface is slightly dirty, however there are no signs of retouching under UV light. Held in a modern gold painted 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."