Lot 404
  • 404

Russian School

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Russian School
  • View of the Pechersk Lavra, Kiev
  • Titled Kievopecherskaya lavra s Podolom, La ville de Kieff
  • watercolour and ink over pencil on paper
  • 20.2 by 29.4cm., 8 by 11 1/2 in.

Condition

The sheet has been laid on card. The surface is slightly dirty and there are small spots of dirt to the river and sky. There is a curving crease in the top left corner and light handling marks to the top left corner. There are small flecks of paint-loss in the lower left quartile. Mounted in a simple wooden frame and held behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."