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Ilya Efimovich Repin
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Ilya Efimovich Repin
- Two sketches of Gondoliers
- one signed in Cyrillic l.r. and dated Venetsia 1ogo iulya 1887; the other authenticated by the artist's son on the reverse
- pencil on paper
- image size of each: 15.25 by 9.25cm, 6 by 3 3/4 in.
Provenance
Christie's London, Icons, Russian Paintings and Works of Art 26 April 1989, Lot 153
Condition
The sheets are slightly undulated. They have discoloured and yellowed along the inner mount edge. Two small square patches are visible on the reverse of each sheet where they have been mounted. The pencil has smudged in places and there are light handling marks. The sketch on the right has some spots of foxing (visible in the catalogue image). Both sketches are mounted together and held a modern wooden frame and under glass. Some losses to the top left corner of the 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
Repin visited Italy in 1887, spending time in Venice, Florence and Rome.