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Provenance

Acquired in Moscow by the father of the present owner in the 1960s Condition There is an unfinished composition with elements of collage on the reverse. There are several losses to the plaster in the area of red in the lower right, a vertical crack of approximately 17cm with associated paint loss to the left of the monogram and several smaller losses in the lower left quadrant. There is a layer of light surface dirt. UV light reveals no apparent sign of retouching. 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."

Catalog summary

Dmitri Plavinsky Abstract Composition signed with a monogram and dated 62 t.r. oil, plaster, fabric and collage on canvas laid on board 75 by 100cm, 29 1/2 by 39 1/2 in. Provenance Acquired in Moscow by the father of the present owner in the 1960s Condition There is an unfinished composition with elements of collage on the reverse. There are several losses to the plaster in the area of red in the lower right, a vertical crack of approximately 17cm with associated paint loss to the left of the monogram and several smaller losses in the lower left quadrant. There is a layer of light surface dirt. UV light reveals no apparent sign of retouching. 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."