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Nikolai Konstantinovich Kalmakov
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nikolai Konstantinovich Kalmakov
- voyage into the underworld
- signed with artist's cypher and dated 1911 l.l.
- watercolour with gouache and pencil on paper laid on board
- 54 by 55cm., 21 1/4 by 21 1/2 in.
Exhibited
Paris, Musée-galerie de la Seita, Kalmakoff, 26 March - 17 May 1986, No 7 (illustrated in the exhibition catalogue)
Condition
The paper has been laid on board and has spots of foxing are visible on the figure and sarcophagus. The paint surface is dirty and there are some minor nicks to the edges of the sheet in places. There are a few light surface scuffs with minor flecks of paintloss. Held in a simple wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."