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Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
- resting camels; fishermen in Japan; landscape with houses on a rock
three, all stamped with artist's Chinese stamp l.r.; further stamped on the reverse
- watercolour on paper
- largest 34.5 by 21.5cm., 13 1/2 by 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the sister of the artist
Condition
Resting camels: There is a small area of paint loss to the top left corner and light handling marks and creases to all corners. There is a small tear to the left edge and patches of water staining throughout and adhesive stains to the top right.
Fishermen in Japan: There are creases along the right hand edge and adhesive stains from strips of tape to the corners. There paper has discoloured.
Landscape with houses: There are adhesive stains from strips of tape to the corners.
All held in simple wooden frames behind 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."
"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."