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Petr Nikolaevich Gruzinsky
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Petr Nikolaevich Gruzinsky
- Sleigh Driver
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1861, iunya 20 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 27 by 34.5cm, 10 1/2 by 13 1/2 in.
Condition
Original canvas which is undulated in places. There are flecks of dirt in the sky and along the left edge. There is a faint stretcher mark running vertically down the left edge and surface dirt elsewhere. There is some abrasion in the top right corner. UV light reveals an uneven layer of discoloured varnish. Some pigments outlining the horse's head and the whip fluouresce slightly darker. There are no apparent signs of retouching. Held in a gold painted plaster frame bearing a Datsiaro label. 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."