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Svetoslav Roerich
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Svetoslav Roerich
- Portrait of Katherine Campbell in a Green Dress, late 1920s
- oil on canvas
- 71 1/2 by 35 1/2 in.
- 181.5 by 90 cm
Provenance
Collection of Louis and Nettie Horch, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1980
Condition
Oil on canvas. Surface is dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There is minor paint loss around the edges and some scuff marks in lower left and right areas. The canvas is slightly buckled, particularly noticeable in the mid-left section. There is a "Z" shaped scratch (about 20 inches long in total) in the lower portion of the dress and some smaller scratches and scuff marks in the same area. There is also a small 1 1/2 inch discoloration above the "Z" and a minor scratch down the length of the leg. There is a small 3 inch tear that has been repaired in the upper left corner. There is craquelure, particularly in the face and neck area. Under UV certain areas fluoresce but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. 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.
Catalogue Note
Katherine Campbell was a member of the Roerichs' circle, and she eventually became a trustee of the Roerich Museum in New York. Campbell was both outgoing and beautiful, and she dreamt of becoming a famous actress but was met with very little success. She frequently modeled for Svetoslav Roerich, and the two maintained a close lifelong relationship. In his portraits of Campbell, Svetoslav focused primarily on the design and texture of the clothing she wore as well as the decorative backgrounds positioned behind her.