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Nicholas Roerich
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Nicholas Roerich
- Tarbagatai
- titled Tarbagatai, dated 1928-29 and numbered N53 (on the reverse)
- tempera on canvas mounted on board
- 12 1/2 by 16 1/4 in.
- 32 by 41.5 cm
Provenance
Collection of Louis and Nettie Horch, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Manchester Gallery, New Mexico
Private Collection, Chile, 1966
Exhibited
New York, Roerich Museum (permanent collection) until 1935
Literature
Roerich Museum Catalogue, New York, 1930, no. 969
Condition
Tempera on canvas mounted on board. The surface is dirty. There are areas of paint loss around edges and in corners. There are minor areas of paint loss abrasions in the mountains, including the center mountain and two spots to the right of center. The paint layer is thin in some areas but this could be original. There is some minor spotting in sky area. Under UV no pigments fluoresce. Held in a silver painted wood 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.
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.