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Isaac Ilich Levitan
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Isaac Ilich levitan
- Haystacks in a Russian Landscape
- authenticated in Cyrillic by the artist's brother l.l.
- oil on cardboard
- 19.8 by 24.4cm, 7 3/4 by 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
The board appears sound. There are some small chips of paint loss, for example to the haystack on the left and to a spot in the cloud, top right. There are very fine lines of craquelure in places throughout. Examination under UV light reveals no apparent retouching. Held in a modern gold-painted wooden frame. 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."
"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
This lot will be sold with a certificate of authenticity from Charles Birtschansky, the great grand-nephew of the artist.