Lot 14
  • 14

Attributed to Alexei Prokofiev, 19th-20th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Alexei Prokofiev
  • view of st. Petersburg
  • bears signature in Cyrillic l.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 23 by 49cm., 9 by 19¼in.

Condition

The canva has been strip lined. There are several small patches and repairs to the reverse. The paint surface is quite dirty and there are fine lines of craquelure in places. Examination under uv reaveals some spots of retouching corresponding to the repairs on the reverse. Held in a gold painted moulded plaster frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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