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Vasily Ivanovich Vikulov
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Vasily Ivanovich Vikulov
- Nevsky Prospect in Spring
- signed in Cyrillic l.r.; further signed, titled and dated 1956 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 74 by 99.5cm, 29 1/4 by 39 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired from the son of the artist by the present owner
Condition
Original canvas which is buckling slightly along the top edge. There is a small dent in the canvas with some associated paint loss just above the centre of the building on the right. Craquelure is present throughout the area of the sky and there are other scattered areas, mostly in the impasto. There are scattered areas of associated paint loss, notably in the sky. There are surface scratches in places, mostly along the bottom edge. There are faint stretcher bar marks, notably along the top edge. Pinholes are visible along the edges. There is a light layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. Held in a carved wooden frame with elements gilt in 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."