Lot 351
  • 351

Vilhelms Purvits

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Vilhelms Purvits
  • Orthodox Monastery in Latvia
  • inscribed on reverse: His Holy Holiness Elevfrej Mitropolit Litovsky and Vilensky, given in reverence and loyalty, summer 1932, on the Babylon rivers, Sergei Servant of God 
  • oil on canvas laid on board
  • 51 by 76cm, 20 by 30in.

Condition

The board is bowed. There is a layer of surface dirt and a small tear in the upper left corner. There is a single area of varnish near the right edge. UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. Held in an ornate black wooden 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.
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