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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
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Description
- calm waters
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1880 l.l.; also signed in Latin and dated 1880 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 45 by 64cm., 17 1/4 by 25 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the current owner in Moscow
Condition
Original canvas with one small patch visible on the reverse. There is a 1.5cm. long fine tear with consecutive paint-loss to the top centre. The paint surface is dirty and there is a layer of discoloured varnish. There are paint abrasions along the edges and fine lines of craquelure in patches. UV light reveals areas of retouching along the edges and minor spots eleswhere. Held in a gold painted frame and 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."