Sviatoslav Roerich

Collection of Louis and Nettie Horch, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1977

This painting on very fine linen is in quite healthy condition, particularly given its thin paint layer and the delicacy of the painting in general. There are some restorations in the hands of the figure on the right addressing some scratches and a few restoration also addressing scratches along the bottom edge and in the chest in the center of the figure on the left. These retouches are rather amateurish and could be improved. There are also a couple of restorations in the face of the Boddisatva on the right. The painting should be very lightly cleaned and the retouches adjusted to be more accurate, at which point the painting will become considerably more attractive. Overall the condition is very respectable. 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 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."