Lot 298
  • 298

Aleksey Ilych Kravchenko, 1889-1940

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alexei Ilych Kravchenko
  • The Forest River
  • oil on canvas mounted onto board
  • 44 by 35cm., 17¼ by 13¾in.

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner from the daughter of the artist

Condition

The board is sound. The paint layer appears dirty in places and there is minor craquelure. Certain small flecks of pigment have been lost. Overall, the colour appears fresh and vibrant. Certain pigments fluoresce under UV. Held in a gold and black painted wood frame and under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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