- 167
Russian School 19th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Russian School
- Kremlin. Spasskaya Tower
- bears apocryphal signature lower left
- oil on canvas
- 20 by 36 in.
- 51 by 92 cm
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owner, circa 1956
Condition
The canvas is not lined. The surface is slightly dirty; cracquelure throughout. There are a couple flakes of paint loss in some places and some stray white pigment at lower left. Under UV, areas of inpainting in the path at center, in the grass at left and small touches in the grass at right. Small areas of retouching in the sky at left.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.