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Vasily Yakovlevich Grachev, 1831 - 1905
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Vasily Yakovlevich Grachev
- Circassian at a Gallop
- signed in Cyrillic 'sculp. Grachev' and in Latin 'Fabr. C.F. Woerffel St Petersbourg' with 1889 foundry mark
- bronze, black patina
- length 44cm, 17 1/4 in.
Condition
Excellent condition. One rein complete but detached at one end. The figure very slightly loose on its base, one leaf on the base slightly loose.
"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
For further details on this 1879 model, please see G. Sudbury, Evgueni Alexandrovitch Lanceray, 1848-1886, Paris, 2006, pp. 140-141.