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Leonid Demyanovich Blinov, 1867-1903
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Leonid Demyanovich Blinov
- The Imperial Steamship Alexander II
- signed in Cyrillic l.l. and dated 1887
- oil on canvas
- 44 by 70cm., 17¼ by 27¾in.
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There appears to be some water staining to teh reverse. There are lines of craquelure to a patch in the sky, the hull of the ship and the water. Examination under UV light reveals retouching to the edges but no other apparent retouching. Unframed.
"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
Built in the Webb and Allen shipyard in Manhattan, the steamship Alexander II, originally named the Astoria, was sold to Russian owners in 1855. It was sold back to the Americans as "Alexander", but later returned to Russian hands as "Alexander II"