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Vladimir Alexandrovich Serov
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Vladimir Alexandrovich Serov
- Masha and Anton
- signed with initials in Cyrillic and dated 63 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 100.5 by 75cm, 39 1/2 by 29 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from Maria Serova, the artist's daughter and sitter of the present work
Literature
A.Lebedev, Vladimir Serov, Moscow: Iskusstvo, 1984, pl.116 illustrated b/w; p.150, no.116 listed
Condition
Original canvas on what appears to be the original stretcher. There are frame abrasions at the edges with some minor associated paint loss. A few paint chips are visible by the edges of the upper left quadrant and there is flaking in the very lower left corner. There is a loss to the dark green impasto in the upper left quadrant, and further paint losses around it, and another in the dark green between the sitter's legs. There is a light layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals an uneven varnish layer but no apparent signs of restoration. Held in an attractive painted wooden frame with slip. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."