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Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
- Portrait of a Lady and Artist and his Model
- one dated 1 noyabrya 905 t.r., the other signed with a monogram, inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 31 VII 921 l.r.
- pencil on paper
- 35 by 22cm, 13 3/4 by 8 3/4 in.; 42.5 by 28cm, 16 3/4 by 11in.
Condition
Drawing from Life
The upper edge is uneven. There is a pin hole in the lower right edge and two repaired pin holes in the upper right edge. The sheet has discoloured slightly and there are a couple of minor spots of foxing in places. The sheet is hinged to the mount along the top edge. Held in a simple black frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
Portrait of a Lady
There is a repaired fold running through the centre of the composition. Faint creasing is visible in all four corners and along the bottom edge. There is a small patch of tape on the reverse of the lower left corner and the paper is slightly skinned on the reverse of the two upper corners. The sheet has discoloured slightly and there is a light covering of surface dirt. Held in a simple black 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."