DAVID BURLIUK (RUSSIAN 1882-1967) A Legend of a Green Horse oil on canvas board 36 x 50.3 cm (14 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.) signed lower right, inscribed across lower margin PROVENANCE Collection of Ella Jaffe Friedus, longtime collector and friend of Burliuk, Cold Spring Harbor, NY Thence by descent in the family CONDITION Observed in frame, the work is in very good original condition. Some bowing to the canvas board. A fine diagonal scratch from the center of the composition (above the arched entrance) toward the upper right, 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) long. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.