ERNST NEIZVESTNY (RUSSIAN 1925-2016) Prophet (with Exposed Heart), bronze with green and rust-brown patina overall height: 138 cm (54 3/8 in.) signed, stamped with copyright symbol, edition 1/9 and foundry mark ART Research and Technology on base PROVENANCE Property of an Important Private Collection, Connecticut CONDITION The sculpture appears in good condition, with wear as intended. N.B. Sculpture was installed outdoors, resulting in some surface wear and corrosion. 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.