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Pavel Tchelitchew
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Pavel Tchelitchew
- Portrait of a Woman
- Inscribed indistinctly and dated Paris 1925 (upper right)
- Pastel on paper
- 24 3/8 by 18 5/8 in.
- 62 by 47.5 cm
- Executed in 1925.
Condition
Taped to the mat along the entire top edge. The artist's pinholes are visible in all four corners. There is some minor rippling throughout the sheet and some minor spots of discoloration in the sitter's jawline, neck and upper chest. There is some evidence of darkening similar to that from water damage along the right side of the lower edge. There is a 2 1/2 inch tear approximately 7 inches above the bottom left corner, extending from the left edge inwards to the work. It is not very visible in the background, and part of the tear is concealed under the current matting. There are two pieces of old masking tape adhered to the verso to address this tear. In otherwise good condition.
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.
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.