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Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Konstantin Makovsky
- Portrait of a Young Lady
- signed in Latin l.l.
- oil on panel
- 47 by 37.5cm, 18 1/2 by 14 3/4 in.
Condition
The panel has been cradled. There are frame abrasions along all edges with associated paint loss. There is a vertical crack across the panel running to the left of the sitter's nose. There is a layer of surface dirt. There is a scratch with minor associated paint loss to the collar on the left hand side, approximately 7cm from the bottom edge. There is a small scratch with associated paint loss of paint loss to the left shoulder of the sitter.There are a few scratches in the upper left corner. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any obvious signs of restoration. Held in a black wooden frame with mouldings behind glass. 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."