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Russian School, 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Russian School
- a group of five drawings and sketches
- one signed indistinctly in Cyrillic and dated 18 Iunya 1845
- ink, wash, and pencil on paper
- image size: largest 20.5 by 25.5cm., 8 by 10in.; smallest 16 by 22.5cm., 6¼ by 8¾in.
Condition
the sheets appear sound. there is some media staining, smudging, and light creasing especially to the sketch depicting a man in a boat and to the one depicting villagers listening to a messanger. each held in a bronze painted simple wooden frame. unexamined out of frame.
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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
comprising: villagers listening to a messenger, ancient ruins, artist's studio, landscape over the rooftops, and a fisherman in a boat