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Nikolai Nikanorovich Dubovskoy
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nikolai Nikanorovich Dubovskoy
- Calm on the Black Sea
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1909 l.r.; further signed in Cyrillic and dated 909 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 54.5 by 71cm, 21 1/2 by 28in.
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. The surface is dirty and covered with a layer of varnish. There is a slight discoloration around the edges, from a period spent behind a frame. There is craquelure visible in the sky and sea. There are some stray spots of brown in the sky, and a larger stray pigment spot of black near center left. Under UV no pigment appears to fluoresce but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a wooden 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."