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Aleksandr Volkov
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Aleksandr Volkov
- Self Portrait
- signed and titled in Cyrillic t.l.; signed and titled in Cyrillic, dated 1927, numbered N10 and labeled MBK, N31 and 133 on the reverse
- pastel and charcoal on paper
- 32.5 by 25cm, 12 3/4 by 9 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Valery Volkov
Yakov Evseevich Rubenstein, Russia
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1981
Yakov Evseevich Rubenstein, Russia
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1981
Condition
The sheet is a bit dirty and the upper edge is serated. The composition has been stabilized with another piece of paper attached to the verso. There are a few diagonal crease lines near the eyes, but they are very minor. Sold unframed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
We would like to thank Andrey Volkov, grandson of the artist, for providing additional catalogue information.