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Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin
- forest clearing
- signed in Cyrillic l.r.; the reverse stamped study by I.I.Shishkin in Cyrillic
- oil on canvas laid on board
- 38 by 29.5cm, 15 by 11 1/2 in.
Condition
The canvas has been laid down onto board and is quite worn at the edges. There is rucking and some rubbing to the paint surface in the corners. The paint surface is slightly dirty and there is a layer of slightly discoloured varnish. UV light reveals a spot of retouching to the centre. Held in a moulded gold painted plaster frame and under perspex.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Executed circa 1890.