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Two views of St Petersburg
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Two views of St Petersburg
- one titled and in Cyrillic l.r.
- watercolour gouache and pencil on paper
- image sizes: 10.5 by 13cm, 4 by 5in.; 23.2 by 32.6cm, 9 by 12 3/4 in.
one signed in Latin F.Youschkoff l.r.
Condition
Larger:
There is a pinhole to the lower right corner, which has been restored along with a small area to the upper left and a small line with associated flecks of paint loss approximately 3 cm in length to the lower middle. The sheet has slightly discoloured discoloured. There is a small area of foxing to the left above the buildings. There are minor flecks of media staining to the middle right. Held in a wooden frame under glass.
Smaller:
the sheet appears sound. There are rubbbings to the water above the fence and the clouds in the sky with, both with associated flecks of paint loss. Held in a wooden frame under glass.
"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."