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Nicholas Roerich
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Nicholas Roerich
- Rock Relief of Buddha
- numbered N43 and dated 1928 (on the reverse)
- tempera on canvas mounted on board
- 12 1/4 by 16 in.
- 31 by 41 cm
Provenance
Collection of Louis and Nettie Horch, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1977
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1977
Exhibited
New York, Roerich Museum (permanent collection) until 1935
Literature
Roerich Museum Catalogue, New York, 1930, no. 883
Condition
This tempera on canvas has not been restored recently. This piece was examined outside of its glazed frame. There are a few dark smudges in the sky at upper left and some of the grayish-purple colored wall may have lost a dusting of color but the carvings here seem to retain most of their original clarity. The paint layer is stable. No further restoration is recommended.
The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."