Nicholas Roerich

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 USD

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Description

Nicholas Roerich
Suburghans. Tashiding, from the HIMILAYAN series, 1924
signed with artist's monogram (lower left); twice inscribed 503 and labeled 503 "Suburghans" Nicholas Roerich (on the reverse)
tempera on canvas mounted onto board
12 by 16 in.
30.5 by 41 cm

Provenance

Collection of Louis and Nettie Horch, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent

Literature

F. Grant et al., Paintings by Nicholas Roerich: Complete List of the Works of Nicholas Roerich, New York, 1926, p. 200
Roerich Museum, Roerich Museum Catalogue, 8th ed., New York, 1930, no. 503

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 painting on canvas board is in good state. There may be a small loss in the center of the left side, but the delicate paint layer is not varnished or cleaned. Only a small scuff in the center of the left should be attended to. One should consider framing the painting behind glass to protect the delicate paint layer.
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Catalogue Note

This painting is number 51 in the listing of paintings from 1917 to 1924 in the Roerich Museum archives. It is one of 41 paintings completed in the vicinity of Darjeeling.