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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Moonlit Landscape with a Ship
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1881 l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 38 by 47cm, 15 by 18 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner, probably in Russia in the 1920s
Condition
Original canvas which appears to be on its original stretcher. There is craquelure throughout. There are frame abrasions with minor associated paint loss and there are indentations and traces of gold leaf left by the frame. A couple of small areas of restoration are visible to the naked eye at the top edge. There is a light layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals minor retouching to the edges and a larger area to the centre of the right edge. Held in a wooden frame with gold and silver leaf. 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
The present work is included in the numbered archive of the artist's work compiled by Gianni Caffiero and Ivan Samarine.