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Viktor Slushnik
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Viktor Slushnik
- Factory
- oil on canvas
- 99 by 102cm, 39 by 40 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owners in the late 1990s
Condition
The canvas is relined. The edges are slightly uneven. There is a surface scratch in the top middle. There are some minor spots of paint loss and frame abrasions along the lower right edge and lower edge. There are some areas of craquelure in the lower half of the painting. UV light reveals scattered areas of retouching, with some small spots in the top half and larger spots primarily along the lower edge. The artwork is 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
Having graduated from the Latvian Academy of Arts in Riga in 1956, Slushnik entered the Artist’s Union of the USSR a year later and became a well-known master of industrial landscapes. In 2003 he was awarded the title Honoured Artist of Russia.