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Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
- Glacier in the Pamirs
- signed in Latin and dated 1931 l.l.; further inscribed Pamyre / Un glacier près / de Peiyk on the reverse
- tempera on canvas
- 34 by 58cm, 13 1/4 by 22 3/4 in.
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Jean Charpentier, Alexandre Iacovleff peintre attaché à l'expédition Citroën Centre-Asie, May - June 1933, possibly no.63 or 64
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Alexandre Iacovleff peintre attaché à l'expédition Citroën Centre-Asie, Paris, 1933, p.7, possibly no.63 or 64 listed as Un glacier près de Peiyk
Condition
The board is sound. There is a layer of light surface dirt and the lower left corner is slightly worn. There are some minor flecks of paint loss in places and light wear to the paint surface on the left edge. Held in a simple silver painted wooden frame behind glass. 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.
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
The present work will be included in the forthcoming Alexander Yakovlev catalogue raisonné currently being prepared by Caroline Haardt de la Baume.