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Lykourgos Kogevinas
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lykourgos Kogevinas
- The Acropolis, Athens
- signed in Greek lower left
- oil on canvas laid on board
- 33 by 46cm., 13 by 18in.
Provenance
In the family of the present owner since the 1960s, thence by descent
Condition
The canvas has been laid on board. Ultra-violet light reveals very minor spots of retouching, notably in the trees to the centre. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang.
Presented in a wooden gilt frame with white inner slip.
"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
Painted in the 1920s. A similar, larger version of this painting is in the collection of the National Gallery and Alexandros Soutzos Museum, Athens.