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Lot 130
  • 130

Pavel Alexandrovich Svedomsky

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pavel Alexandrovich Svedomsky
  • Seascape with Clear Sky
  • signed in Cyrillic l.r.

  • oil on canvas
  • 65 by 153cm, 25 1/2 by 60 1/4 in.

Condition

The canvas has been lined. There is a layer of surface dirt. There are lines of craquelure throughout and a few flecks of paint loss, including a minor area of paint loss in the lower right corner above the signature and a small area of paint loss in the sky near the upper edge on the left. UV light reveals sweeping retouching in the upper half of the picture and a few concentrated areas of retouching in the lower half including an L-shaped repair in the lower left quadrant. Held in a 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.
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