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Konstantin Fedorovich Yuon
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Konstantin Fedorovich Yuon
- Portrait of the Artist's Wife
- signed in Cyrillic, inscribed S.Nikol'skoe and dated 1909 l.l.
- gouache and charcoal over pencil on paper laid on cardboard
- 47.5 by 62.5cm, 18 3/4 by 24 1/2 in.
Provenance
Collection of James Theakston, Copenhagen
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Condition
The sheet has been laid on cardboard which is splitting in the corners. The edges and corners are worn and there is a loss to the bottom left corner. There is a diagonal cut to the paper at the bottom of the right edge, In the lower left there are two small dents with minor associated paint loss. There are very fine cracks to the gouache, notably in two areas of table cloth and the red pigment of the sitter's blouse, as well to the wall to right of the window. There is a light layer of surface dirt. Held in a wooden frame behind glass. 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."