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Vasili Petrovich Vereshchagin
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Vasili Petrovich Vereshchagin
- Fisherman in Port
- signed in Cyrillic (lower right); bears various inscriptions with date 1902 (on the reverse)
- oil on board
- 16 1/4 by 12 1/2 in.
- 41.5 by 32 cm
Condition
Oil on canvas. Surface is covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There is minor craquelure but the paint layer appears stable. There are small stains in the lower right and upper right corners. Under UV no retouches are visible. Held in a modern wood frame with cloth slip. 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.
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.