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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
700,000 - 900,000 USD
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Description
- Ship at Sea, 1888
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1888 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 36 1/2 by 28 1/2 in.
- 92.5 by 72.5 cm
Provenance
Sale: C.G. Sloan & Co., Washington D.C., October 28, 1958
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
This canvas has been lined and the paint layer is stable. It is most likely quite dirty and appears for the most part to be undamaged. The varnish is rather old and milky under ultraviolet light. There may be some restorations which are not visible under ultraviolet light, it is unlikely. The only apparent retouches are in the water beneath the boat in the center. In general, the condition seems to be very good and the painting will respond well to cleaning.
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."