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Svetoslav Roerich
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Svetoslav Roerich
- Portrait of Katherine Campbell in a Fur Coat, late 1920s
- oil on canvas
- 67 1/4 by 28 1/4 in.
- 171 by 71.5 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
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, circa 1980
Condition
Oil on canvas. The surface is slightly dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There is minor paint loss around the edges and in each corner. There is horizontal craquelure, very visible to the eye, in the face area. This area should be addressed by a restorer. There are some scuff marks near the bottom area of the painting, near the feet. There is some very minor white staining in the lower portion of the coat and an X shaped scratch above the right shoulder. There is a scratch near the right wrist and very minor staining to other areas of composition. Under UV pigments fluoresce in the face (cheek and chin) signifying restoration to this area. 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.