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ALEXANDER ARCHIPENKO (UKRAINIAN 1887-1964)

Torse

oil on canvas
76.2 x 51.1 cm (30 1/8 x 20 in.)
signed lower left

PROVENANCE
Collection of Lydia Nadejena, New York
Christie's, New York, May 7, 1991, lot 95
Christie's, New York, February 23, 1999, lot 57
Ketterer Kunst, Munich, November 20, 1999, lot 335
Christie's, New York, September 10, 2008, lot 117
Acquired at the above by the present owner

The Archipenko Foundation has confirmed the authenticity of this work

CONDITION
Observed in frame, the painting appears in good condition. Overall very fine and stable craquelure visible to the naked eye, most notably to the shaded areas. The verso has been treated with wax. Inspection under UV shows retouching around less than 5%.
framed dimensions: 92 x 67 cm (36 1/4 x 26 3/8 in.)

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Estimate: $125,000 – $175,000

Result: $156,250 (including premium)

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