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Dmitri Nalbandian
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dmitri Nalbandian
- Musicians by the River
- indistinctly signed and dated l.r.; further signed in Cyrillic and dated 56 on the reverse
- oil on cardboard
- 25 by 34cm, 9 3/4 by 13 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the father of the present owner
Condition
The work has been laid on cardboard but the original signature and date are still visible in a rectangular window. There is paint loss to the top corners and the bottom right corner. There are frame abrasions along all four edges with minor associated paint loss, which is mostly restricted to the bottom edge. There is a crease running down from the feet of the musicians to the bottom edge. There are flecks of paint loss in places. There is a covering of surface dirt with varnish residue visible in places. Held in a painted wooden frame with a cream slip. 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 study dates from one of Nalbandian's trips to Western Europe.