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Arsen Chabanian
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Arsen Chabanian
- Poetry of the Sea, circa 1910
- signed A. Chabanian (lower left); variously labeled and stamped (on the stretcher and frame); bears title Poesie de la Mer and numbered 1256 and 12993 (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
- 21 3/4 by 25 3/4 in.
- 55.5 by 65.6 cm
Condition
Oil on canvas. The surface is dirty and covered with a layer of yellowed varnish. There is craquelure, particularly to the left side of the painting through the tree and ocean. The paint layer is thin in this area, as well as to parts of the ocean, sky, and horizon. There is very nice impasto work in the sea. There is a very minor stain near the bottom of the tree and there is minor paint loss in the lower right corner. The picture could benefit from restoration and paint stabilization. Under UV pigments fluoresce in the sky and sea but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a wood frame with plaster molding. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.