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Lot 277
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Philip Andreevich Maliavin

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Philip Andreevich Maliavin
  • Laughing Baba
  • signed in Latin t.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 81.5 by 65cm, 32 by 25 1/2 in.

Provenance

Bonhams London, The Russian Sale, 31 May 2007, lot 69

Condition

The canvas is original. Covered in a layer of varnish. There is some craquelure throughout and a minor spot above the woman's head. Under UV small spots of pigment fluoresces in her dress, above her head, and in her fingers and head scarf, but varnish prevents a conclusivs analysis. Held in a black 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.
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