Lot 6
  • 6

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • shipping off Ischia
  • signed in Latin l.l.
  • oil on panel
  • 18.5 by 23.5cm., 7½ by 9½ in.

Provenance

Acquired by the present onwers in Canada in 1964

Condition

The panel is sound. There is some light surface dirt. The paint surface is thin in places. UV light reveals araes of retouching to the sky, along the upper edge and further spots elsewhere. Held in a black period 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."

Catalogue Note

To be included in the forthcoming catalogue of the works by Aivazovsky being prepared by Gianni Caffiero and Ivan Samarine.