- 608
Attributed to Matvei Chizhov, 1838-1916
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Matvei Chizhov
- A Bronze group of a Field worker watching over his wife and child
- bronze, medium brown patina
- 43 by 53cm., 17 by 21in.
Condition
There is some surface dirt and minor rubbing in places. There are a few sheaves of corn missing.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This very decorative bronze group is the model used for a bronze clock, held in a private collection in Moscow, and dated 1874. According to a catalogue raisone produced for the exhibition of works from the Tretyakov Gallery in Spaso House, Moscow, this was the artist's most productive period. It was bronzes produced in the years immediately preceding 1875 that won Chizhov the gold medal Souvenir reconnaisant de M-me le Brun, "for high expression". Frolicsome Girl, dated 1873 is held in the Tretyakov Gallery collection.