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Nicholas Roerich
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Nicholas Roerich
- Rocks and Cliffs from the Ladoga series, 1917
- signed with artist's monogram and dated 1917 (lower right); variously labeled, numbered and inscribed (on the reverse)
- mixed media on board
- 10 by 13 1/2 in.
- 25.5 by 34.5 cm
Provenance
Collection of Louis and Nettie Horch, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Exhibited
New York, Kingor Galleries, The Nicholas Roerich Exhibition, December 1920-January 1921 (traveling exhibition, visiting the following locations among others)
Boston, Boston Art Club, February 1921
Buffalo, Albright Art Gallery, March 1921
Chicago, Art Institute, April-May 1921
St. Louis, City Art Museum, July 1921
San Francisco, Museum of Art, September-October 1921
Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, 1922
New York, Roerich Museum (permanent collection) until 1935
Literature
Christian Brinton, The Nicholas Roerich Exhibition, New York, 1921, nos. 152-172
Roerich Museum Catalogue, New York, nos. 151-164 (incorrectly dated 1918)
Roerich Museum Catalogue, New York, nos. 151-164 (incorrectly dated 1918)
Condition
Watercolor, pencil, charcoal on paper laid down on board. The surface is dirty. There are significant areas of paint loss and tears around edges. There is significant loss in the lower left corner. There is also paint loss to the mid-right edge and along top edge. There is some staining. The work would greatly benefit from a consultation with a restorer. Sold unframed.
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.