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Yegor Fedorovich (Georg Johann Christian) Urlaub
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Yegor Fedorovich (Georg Johann Christian) Urlaub
- Depot in St. Petersburg
- signed indistinctly (lower right); inscribed 823/73 and Urlaub (on the reverse)
- oil on panel
- 16 1/2 by 23 in.
- 42 by 58.5 cm
Provenance
M. Silverman, Paris (acquired from the Soviet State Sale of Art & Artifacts to benefit the Famine Relief Fund in 1921)
Irving Silverman (by descent from the above)
Mr Dennis Rapolti (purchased from the above in 1964)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1978
Condition
Oil on panel. The surface is a little dirty and covered with a yellowed layer of varnish. There are some horizontal cracks across the surface of the composition and some minor craquelure in a couple places, but the paint layer appears stable. Under UV the horizontal cracks fluoresce which suggests possible repairs, though the varnish prevents a conclusive analysis.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.