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Lot 129
  • 129

Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin
  • The Mill in the Forest
  • signed in Cyrillic and dated 1896 l.r.; further titled in Cyrillic and stamped with artist's exhibition stamp on the reverse
  • oil on cardboard
  • 40 by 55.5cm, 15 3/4 by 21 1/2 in.

Condition

The board has four holes to the upper edge with associated paint loss, the largest approximately 0.5cm in length, with further losses to the lower right corner, approximately 1cm in length. The board has warped. There are three small areas of paint loss, in the area of the small hut, the lower right corner and the branches to the middle left section of the composition. The varnish has slightly discoloured. UV light reveals small areas of old retouching to the lower edge, however an opaque layer of varnish prevents further investigation. 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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