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Yuri Pavlovich Annenkov
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Yuri Pavlovich Annenkov
- Portrait of Eugène Ionesco
- signed with initials in Latin and dated 1953 l.m.
- ink and collage heightened with gouache on paper
- 45.5 by 32.5cm, 17 3/4 by 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Sotheby's London, Russian Pictures, 22 May 2002, lot 113
Sotheby's London, Russian Pictures, 22 May 2002, lot 113
Condition
The paper is attached to the mount in the top corners. The paper is undulating slightly. There are marks of discolouration throughout with a noticable mark on the right side of the sitter's shirt. Marks on the hand possibly resulting from the artist's process. Held in a card mount and black wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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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."