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Nicholas Roerich
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Nicholas Roerich
- St. Moritz from the Switzerland series, 1923
- signed with artist's monogram (lower right); bears number 287 (on the frame)
- oil on board
- 12 by 16 in.
- 30.5 by 41 cm
Provenance
Poorman's Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1963
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1963
Exhibited
New York, Roerich Museum (permanent collection) until 1935
Literature
Roerich Museum Catalogue, New York, 1930, no. 287
Condition
Oil on board. The surface is slightly dirty. There is minor paint loss around edges and in each of the four corners. The paint layer is thin in some areas, could be original. Under UV no pigments appear to fluoresce. Held in an original Roerich Museum frame and under glass. 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.