MARTIROS SARYAN (ARMENIAN 1880-1972)
MARTIROS SARYAN (ARMENIAN 1880-1972)
Illustration for Hovhannes Toumanian's The Hunter That Lied, 1959
tempera on card
full sheet measuring 31 x 46 cm (12 1/4 x 18 1/18 in.)
signed and dated lower left
EXPERTISE
For a copy of the letter of expertise signed by Valery Silaev, please see the catalogue images.
LOT NOTES
Armenian poet, writer and literary figure Hovhannes Toumanian (1869-1923) is known for his poems, ballads and fables inspired by the reality of everyday life. His work is simple, natural and poetic, and many of his phrases and expressions are used in everyday conversation. Saryan was often inspired by Armenian literature, illustrating popular fables and tales - in this case, Toumanian's The Hunter That Lied.
CONDITION
Observed out of frame, the painting appears in good condition. Visible wear to the upper left and right corners. Reworking to the inscription to the right, visible under normal light against the cream ground. Inspection under UV light shows reworking to the inscription by the artist.
framed dimensions: 60 x 74 cm (23 5/8 x 29 1/8 in.)
Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:
Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331
Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827
N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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MARTIROS SARYAN (ARMENIAN 1880-1972)
Illustration for Hovhannes Toumanian's The Hunter That Lied, 1959
tempera on card
full sheet measuring 31 x 46 cm (12 1/4 x 18 1/18 in.)
signed and dated lower left
EXPERTISE
For a copy of the letter of expertise signed by Valery Silaev, please see the catalogue images.
LOT NOTES
Armenian poet, writer and literary figure Hovhannes Toumanian (1869-1923) is known for his poems, ballads and fables inspired by the reality of everyday life. His work is simple, natural and poetic, and many of his phrases and expressions are used in everyday conversation. Saryan was often inspired by Armenian literature, illustrating popular fables and tales - in this case, Toumanian's The Hunter That Lied.
CONDITION
Observed out of frame, the painting appears in good condition. Visible wear to the upper left and right corners. Reworking to the inscription to the right, visible under normal light against the cream ground. Inspection under UV light shows reworking to the inscription by the artist.
framed dimensions: 60 x 74 cm (23 5/8 x 29 1/8 in.)
Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:
Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331
Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827
N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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