Lot 49
  • 49

Ilya Efimovich Repin, 1844-1930

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ilya Efimovich Repin
  • zaporozhian cossack
  • signed in Cyrillic l.l.
  • sanguine and pencil on paper
  • image size: 22 by 24cm., 8¾ by 9½in.

Condition

The sheet appears to be mounted. There are a few pinholes especially to the l.r. and t.r. The paper is a little discoloured. There are a few minor creases in places. Held in a gold painted wooden frame and under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
"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

The offered lot is a study for a larger work Chernomorskaya vol'na [Black Sea Wave] and bears label on reverse: Rabota Prof. I.E. Repina / Udostoveryayut: / Vera Repin / Jurij Repin / 'Zaporozhez' / eskiz k kartine 'Chernomorskaya Vol'na'