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Georgy Gurianov
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Georgy Gurianov
- Bandinelli's Hercules and Giambologna's Ocean from the Florence Series
- each signed and inscribed in Cyrillic 'Florentsiya' and one dated 99 l.r.; each further signed, inscribed and dated 1999 on the reverse
- pencil and aniline dye on paper laid on cardboard
- sheet sizes: 60 by 50cm, 23½ by 19¾in.; 60 by 44.5cm, 23½ by 17½in.
Provenance
The artist's studio
Collection of Nikolai Suvorov, St Petersburg, 2001
Acquired directly from the above by the previous owner
Collection of Nikolai Suvorov, St Petersburg, 2001
Acquired directly from the above by the previous owner
Condition
The artist has laid both sheets onto painted boards of larger size. All four edges of the boards have worn and there are paint losses in places. There are a couple of scattered scratches and some irregularities to the surface of both works. There is some scattered crackling to the upper layer of the work depicting Hercules. There is a layer of surface dirt with further spots in places. Unframed.
"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."