Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev

Paris, Galerie Jean Charpentier, Alexandre Iacovleff, Peintre attaché à l'Expédition Citroën Centre-Asie, 1933, no.57 listed

Exhibition catalogue Alexandre Iacovleff, Peintre attaché à l'Expédition Citroën Centre-Asie, Paris, 1933

The board support is slightly bowed. There is a light layer of surface dirt and small flecks of dirt in places. Examination under UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.The work is held in a simple 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.
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."

Connecting Srinagar, Kashmir and Gilgit the Burzil Pass is an ancient route through the Himalayas in Pakistan. Horses and caravans were used to navigate the often dangerous path until the early twentieth century and the pass was one of the routes used to deliver mail from India to China. 

This stage of the journey was the most difficult and perilous of the Croisière Jaune. In order to make the treacherous crossing the vehicles had to be dismantled and carried by mules and the group had to split into three groups to stagger their departure, taking more than six weeks to reach Kashgar.