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Ivan Alexeevich Nechaev
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Ivan Alexeevich Nechaev
- Portrait of General Daniel Alexandrovich Gershtentsveig
- signed in Cyrillic l.l.
- watercolour over pencil on paper
- 24 by 19.5cm, 9 1/2 by 7 3/4 in.
Condition
The sheet appears sound. The colours have slightly discoloured. There is a small repair to the bottom right corner. There are minor small spots of foxing and stains e.g.to the sitter's nose. Held in a wooden frame under plexiglass. 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
The present work is the only known portrait of General Gershtentsveig (1790-1848), a hero of the 1812 campaign. He fought at Smolensk, Borodino and at the Battle of Maloyaroslavets under Marshall Kutuzov, where he remained on the field of battle despite severe wounds. He was awarded numerous orders throughout his career, including a Prussian order Pour la mérite and a golden sabre inscribed For Bravery after the Battle of Fère-Champenoise in 1814. The military decorations in the present portrait allow us to date it between 1845, when Gershtentsveig became a General of the Artillery, and 1847, when he was awarded the Order of St Vladimir 1st class.