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Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich
- Guru-Guri Dhar
- signed with a monogram l.l.; further inscribed in Latin and bearing Ilya Tolstoy's collection stamp on a label on the reverse
- tempera on paper
- 22 by 29.5cm, 8 3/4 by 11 1/2 in.
- Executed circa 1929-1933
Provenance
The collection of Ilya Andreevich Tolstoy (1903-1970), American envoy to Tibet and member of the Explorers Club
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The sheet has been laid on cardboard. The edges of the sheet are uneven, particularly the right edge, where there are some tears and losses to the sheet. There are spots of water staining to the sky. There are flecks of minor paint loss in places. There is a repaired tear approximately 3cm in length running from the centre of the bottom edge, a tear in the lower right and a small tear visible at the top edge. There is light creasing in places. There is a layer of light surface dirt. Held in a simple wooden frame 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."
Catalogue Note
'…to the north of Kulu rise the white peaks of the main Himalayan range. Beyond them lies the road to Lahoul and Ladak and the main white giant is called Guru-Guri Dhar — the Path of the Spiritual Teacher', N.Roerich, Gods of Kaluta.
We would like to thank Gvido Trepša, Senior Researcher, Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York, for providing additional catalogue information.