Lot 15
  • 15

A*** Tripolitov, 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A*** Tripolitov
  • Full moon over St Petersburg
  • signed in Cyrillic l.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 45 by 67.25cm., 17¾ by 26½in.

Condition

The reverse of the canvas has been treated and is slowly flaking off. There is a patch to the t.r. of the reverse. The paint surface is quite dusty. There is some light rubbing to the inner frame edge and a few fine lines of craquelure visible to the moon. Examination under UV light reveals a few flecks of retouching in places and five small patches of retouching to the sky and water. Held in a gold painted plaster and wood frame (some chips). Unexamined out of frame.
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