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ALFRED GOMERSAL VICKERS | Religious Procession through the Vladimir Gate on Lubyanka Square
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Alfred Gomersal Vickers
- Religious Procession through the Vladimir Gate on Lubyanka Square
- signed in Latin and dated 1835 l.l.
- watercolour over pencil on paper
- 24 by 36.5cm, 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, The Russian Sale, 19 February 1998, lot 17
Condition
The sheet has been glued down onto the mount. There is a diagonal crease along the upper left corner and a two tears to the lower left corner both of which have been restored. There is a faint tear along the middle left edge and a repaired tear to the middle right edge. There is some further faint creasing visible in the lower right corner. The sheet has discoloured in line with age and there is a light layer of surface dirt. There is some water staining and an area of faint adhesive residue visible along the right edge. There is some incipient foxing visible in places. Held behind glass in gilt 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."
"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."