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ALEXANDER EVGENIEVICH YAKOVLEV | Nude
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
- Nude
- stamped with the artist's Chinese stamp and studio stamp l.l.
- sanguine on paper
- 92.5 by 49cm, 36 1/2 by 19 1/4 in.
Provenance
Comte Georges Martin du Nord
Sotheby's London, Works by Alexander Yakovlev and Nikolai Kalmakov from the Estate of a French Nobleman, 10 June 2008, lot 203
Sotheby's London, Works by Alexander Yakovlev and Nikolai Kalmakov from the Estate of a French Nobleman, 10 June 2008, lot 203
Condition
The sheet has discoloured in line with age. The top edge is slightly uneven. The edges and corners show signs of wear. There are two vertical tears to the top edge and a minor diagonal tear to the lower right corner which have been repaired. There is a diagonal tear and an associated loss to the upper right edge which has been restored.There are several pinholes scattered along the top edge, as well as one pinhole to the middle of the right edge and a tiny pinhole to the right of the figure's hip. There is creasing throughout, most notably in the corners and edges. There is a layer of surface dirt with spots in places. There is some incipient foxing scattered in places. The sheet has been hinged to the mound in two places along the top edge. Held in a carved gilt wooden frame behind Plexiglass. 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."