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Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
- Sleeping Cat
- signed in Latin and dated 1925 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 97 by 88cm, 38 1/4 by 34 3/4 in.
Literature
E.Lingenauber and O.Sugrobova-Roth, Boris Anisfeld Catalogue Raisonné, Düsseldorf: Edition Libertars, 2011, p.166, no.P485 illustrated
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There are restored horizontal scratches along the left of the upper edge. The upper right corner is slightly indented. Very fine craquelure is visible in places, mostly in the areas of white pigment. There are some surface scratches by the edge in the upper left quadrant as well as general frame abrasions with associated minor paint loss, most notably in the lower left corner. Examination under UV light reveals scattered areas of retouching to the upper and lower edges and throughout the composition. Held in a large gold painted moulded wooden frame. 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."