Lot 43
  • 43

Attributed to Isaac Ilich Levitan, 1861-1900

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Isaac Ilich levitan
  • boats on a lake
  • bears an inscription by the artist's brother along the lower edge
  • oil on canvas laid on board
  • 14 by 24.5cm., 5½ by 9½in.

Condition

The canvas has been laid on board. There is a layer of discoloured varnish and surface dirt and fine lines of craquelure in places. UV light reveals no signs of retouching. Held in a black painted wood frame and unexamined out of frame.
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