Lot 33
  • 33

Stepan Fedorovich Kolesnikov

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Stepan Fedorovich Kolesnikov
  • Going to Church
  • signed in Latin l.r.
  • gouache on card
  • 24 by 30cm, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 in.

Condition

The edges are not completely even and there are pinholes in places at the edges of the card. There are discrete patches of fine craquelure, such as in the centre of the composition, the figures and the church on the right. Examination under UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. Held in an oval-shaped gold painted wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of glass.
"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."