OLEG TSELKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1934) Portrait of Vladimir Kartsev, 1971 oil on canvas board 55 x 39 cm (21 5/8 x 13 5/8 in.) signed, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist Macdougall's, London, 2 December 2010, lot 508 Private Collection, New York LITERATURE For similar works, see Roger Pierre Turine, Oleg Tselkov, Moscow, Bonfi 2002 We are grateful to Oleg Tselkov for confirming the authenticity of this work CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Losses to the right edge. Overall very fine craquelure consistent with age. Inspection under UV shows a layer of varnish and fluorescence visible to the craquelure. framed dimensions: 98 x 74 cm (38 5/8 x 29 1/8 in.) 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.