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Mikhail Nesterov
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Mikhail Nesterov
- The Founding of Trinity Sergius Monastery
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1890 l.r.; labelled for export on the reverse
- gouache on paper
- 33 by 29cm, 13 by 11 1/4 in.
Provenance
Boris Vladimirovich Asafiev, Russia
Yakov Evseevich Rubenstein, Russia
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1981
Yakov Evseevich Rubenstein, Russia
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1981
Condition
The sheet is dirty and the paper is discoloured in line with age. The work is glued to the mat. There are spots of foxing on the matte, though the composition itself appears sound. There is a line of craquelure in the figure in the white cloak. Held in a white painted wood frame and under glass with matte. 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."