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Lot 309
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Nikolai Alexandrovich Antipov

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Nikolai Alexandrovich Antipov
  • Flight over the Kremlin, Moscow
  • inscribed, titled and stamped with Soviet export stamp on the reverse
  • oil on wood
  • 50.2 by 69.9cm, 19 3/4 by 27 1/2 in.

Literature

V.Swanson, Soviet Impressionist Painting, Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2007, p.32, illustrated, plate 20,

Condition

The grain of the wood is visible in places under the paint surface, particularly to the upper right and lower right hand corner. UV light reveals some infilling to the splits in the board in the upper right and along the upper right hand edge. There is some minor paint abrasion and spots of dirt to the lower right hand corner. Held in a simple wooden frame and behind glass. 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."

Catalogue Note

It is believed the offered lot was executed circa 1940.