Lot 34: VIKTOR ALEXEEVICH BOBROV | Esther

oil on canvas

79 by 62cm, 31 by 24 1/2 in.

oil on canvas

Original canvas. There are frame abrasions along the edges with some associated paint loss. There is a scratch approximately 3 cm in length from the top edge to the left of the signature. There is craquelure throughout with some associated flecks of paint loss. The paint surface is covered with a layer of dirt. Examination under UV light is impaired by a thick layer of discoloured varnish. Held in a wooden frame. 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."

F.Bulgakov, Nashi khudozhniki, St Petersburg, 1890 (reprinted 2002), p.42 listed under works from 1888

Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner in Russia in the early 1920s