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Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky, 1846-1920
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
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Description
- Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky
- Portrait of an Italian Girl
- signed and inscribed in Cyrillic l.r. and dated 1885; also inscribed in Cyrillic on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 22.5 by 16cm., 8¾ by 6¼in.
Provenance
The Provotoroff Collection
Christie's London, 17 December 1998, Lot 33
Christie's London, 17 December 1998, Lot 33
Literature
G.B.Romanov and A.M.Muratov, Zhivopis' russkogo salona (1850-1917), St. Petersburg: zolotoi vek, 2004, illustrated p.381
Condition
The panel is sound. The surface is slightly dirty and is covered with a layer of yellowed varnish. Paint losses have occurred in places, including a 3 by 1cm loss to the girl's right shoulder and a vertical 2cm loss to her center chest. Minor losses have occurred about the edges. A gallery label that identifies the artist and title is affixed to the reverse. Under UV possible retouches are visible to the upper corners and lower right corner, but the varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a gold painted frame with decorative moulding and 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.
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"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."