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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- the lifeboat
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1874 l.r.
- oil on canvas laid on board
- 29 by 22cm, 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 in.
Provenance
Presented to Admiral David Robertson (1817-1910) by the Russian Society of Help to the Shipwrecked
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Condition
The canvas has been laid on board. There is some light surface dirt. UV light reveals an opaque layer of discoloured varnish and evidence of some retouching and infilling to the craquelure in the sky. Held in an ornate gold painted wood and plaster frame. Unexamined out of frame.
"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
After a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, Admiral Roberston was appointed Assistant Inspector of Lifeboats to Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 1862.