Details

Provenance

Galerie Reckermann, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by Wim Beeren for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1996

Exhibited

Cologne, Galerie Berndt and Galerie Reckermann, Erik Bulatov: Incompatible Spaces , 1995-1996, p. 16, illustrated in colour Amsterdam, BAT offices (& travelling), Growth in the Peter Stuyvesant Collection , 1997, no. 20, illustrated in colour Paris, Musée Maillol, Erik Bulatov , 1999-2000 Moscow, State Tretyakov Gallery, Here, 2006 Condition Colour: <br><br>The colours in the catalogue are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly warmer in the original work where there are lighter hues to the background and blues tones to the sky.<br><br><br><br>Condition:<br><br>This work is in very good condition. There is a small finger mark visible on the top edge, approximately 10cm along from the upper left corner. There are several faint rub marks to the surface: 3 in the upper left quadrant; and 1 just to the right of the figure’s right hand. Between the figure’s legs in the central composition there is a minute black speck of media adhering to the surface. All the aforementioned are unobtrusive and only visible upon close inspection. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals spots of restoration to the extreme left overturn edge, and minute areas that fluoresce in the red areas, which appear to be integral to the artist's method. "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."

Catalog summary

Erik Bulatov Jumping signed, titled and dated 1994 on the reverse oil on canvas 153,5 by 180,5cm.; 60 3/8 by 71in. 60 1/2 by 71in. Provenance Galerie Reckermann, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by Wim Beeren for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1996 Exhibited Cologne, Galerie Berndt and Galerie Reckermann, Erik Bulatov: Incompatible Spaces , 1995-1996, p. 16, illustrated in colour Amsterdam, BAT offices (& travelling), Growth in the Peter Stuyvesant Collection , 1997, no. 20, illustrated in colour Paris, Musée Maillol, Erik Bulatov , 1999-2000 Moscow, State Tretyakov Gallery, Here, 2006 Condition Colour: <br><br>The colours in the catalogue are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly warmer in the original work where there are lighter hues to the background and blues tones to the sky.<br><br><br><br>Condition:<br><br>This work is in very good condition. There is a small finger mark visible on the top edge, approximately 10cm along from the upper left corner. There are several faint rub marks to the surface: 3 in the upper left quadrant; and 1 just to the right of the figure’s right hand. Between the figure’s legs in the central composition there is a minute black speck of media adhering to the surface. All the aforementioned are unobtrusive and only visible upon close inspection. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals spots of restoration to the extreme left overturn edge, and minute areas that fluoresce in the red areas, which appear to be integral to the artist's method. "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."