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Pavel Varfolomeevich Kuznetsov
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pavel Varfolomeevich Kuznetsov
- Evening
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1895 l.l.; further signed with initials and titled in Cyrillic and dated 95 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 32.5 by 45cm, 12 3/4 by 17 3/4 in.
Provenance
Studio of the artist
Collection of O.M.Durylina, the artist's niece, Moscow
Collection of O.M.Durylina, the artist's niece, Moscow
Literature
L.A.Budkova and D.V.Sarabianov, Pavel Kuznetsov, Moscow: Sovetskii khudozhnik, 1975, p.316, no.7 listed
Condition
Canvas has been strip lined and is on a wood stretcher. There is a layer of light surface dirt. There is a small spot of paint loss in the top right and there are some minor flecks of paint loss in the lower middle, as well as light wear along the bottom edge. There are fine lines of craquelure in places throughout, especially in the top half area. There are a few surface scratches in the lower half. Some retouching visible to the left and top edges, and a small area in the lower right; also confirmed by UV light. Held in a gold-painted plaster frame under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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
The present work dates from the period when Pavel Kuznetsov was studying at the local art school in his native Saratov under Vasily Konovalov and Ettore Salvini-Baracci. Kuznetsov attended the school from 1891 to 1896, and it was towards the end of this period that he met another artist from Saratov, Viktor Borisov-Musatov, who would have a great influence on him.