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Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld
- Adam and Eve
- titled in Latin and dated 1963 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 138.5 by 97cm, 54 1/2 by 38 1/4 in.
Exhibited
Moscow, Museum of Contemporary Art, Boris Anisfeld, 2001
Literature
E.Lingenauber and O.Sugrobova-Roth, Boris Anisfeld Catalogue Raisonné, Düsseldorf: Edition Libertars, 2011, p.117, no.P129 illustrated
Condition
Original canvas which the artist extended along the top and left edges. Seams are visible and there are losses to the joints. There are faint stretcher bar marks. There are frame abrasions along all four edges with minor paint losses in places. There is a pattern of craquelure throughout the composition, which is more prominent along the edges. There are scattered areas of paint losses. There is a vertical surface scratch running from the centre of the bottom edge with further smaller scratches elsewhere. There is a layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals retouching along the left joint as well as further scattered retouching in places. Held in a gold painted wooden frame. 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."