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Sergei Iosifovich Yutkevich
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sergei Iosifovich Yutkevich
- Mural Design for the Cabaret Kikimora
- signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated 1920 l.l. and further inscribed l.r.
- gouache and ink on paper
- 32.5 by 23.5cm, 12 3/4 by 9 1/4 in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Acquired by the present owner in the 1980s
Acquired by the present owner in the 1980s
Condition
There are pinholes in each corner and in the centre of the top and bottom edges. The sheet is scored along the left edge. The edges are very slightly uneven. There are tears along the right and left edges. The corners are slightly worn. There are surface scratches throughout the composition with very minor associated paint loss. There is some bubbling in the paint layer in places. The sheet has discoloured in line with age. The sheet is attached to the mount in two places along the top edge. Held in a simple black 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."