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Nikolai Vasil\'ev
(Russian, 1901-1970)
Nature Morte aux Poissons sur la Table
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
21 x 29 in. (53.3 x 73.7cm)
Description
Nikolai Vasil'ev
(Russian, 1901-1970)
Nature Morte aux Poissons sur la Table
oil on canvas
signed Vasil (lower right)
21 x 29 in. (53.3 x 73.7cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 27 x 35 x 1 in.The unlined painting is in fair condition. There is craquelure throughout, particularly in the top and center, with some associated lifting of the pigment. There are at least two areas of surface loss, for instance in the bottom left of the plate, approx. 1/2 in. area and at top right in a few smaller areas. There is an area of pressure to the canvas at top left in the black around the plate. Under UV light, there does not appear to be restoration to the canvas. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed Vasil (lower right)
Provenance
Provenance:Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, n.d., lot 399 (per sticker verso).Acquired directly from the above sale.