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LOT 15

Lot 15

Artur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1882-1973)

Artur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1882-1973)
Lot 15 Details
Artur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1882-1973), Russian

RIDER ON A HORSE, FROM "CIRCUS SERIES"

gouache on paper
signed lower left
sheet 17.5 x 12.6 in — 44.5 x 32 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $5,535
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Artur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1882-1973)
  • Artur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1882-1973)
  • Artur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1882-1973)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON, acquired from George Costakis in 1957 in Moscow, USSR while posted to the Embassy of Canada as a military attaché (RCAF);
By descent to the present Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Good overall condition.
Overall discolouration, slight cracking in heavier application of media, pinholes at corners and remnant of tape verso.

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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