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Bogdan Pavlovich Villevalde
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Bogdan Pavlovich Villevalde
- Asking for directions
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1886 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 42 by 31cm, 16 1/2 by 12 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the husband of the present owner before 1980
Condition
Original canvas, which is slightly loose on the strecher. There is a light layer of dirt and slightly discoloured vanish. There are fine lines of craquelure throughout. There is abrasion to the paint surface along the edges and to the corners. There are small flecks of paintloss and surface scratches in places. UV light reveals retouching along the edges and to the corners with some apparent retouching to the middle ground of the right hand side. Held in a simple black 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."