- 153
Attributed to Konstantin Fedorovich Yuon
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Konstantin Fedorovich Yuon
- Uspensky Cathedral
- oil on board
- 89 by 64cm, 35 by 25 1/4 in.
Provenance
Arthur F. Hamann, Riga and Germany
Condition
The board appears sound. There is a layer of surface dirt and there are lines of craquelure throughout resulting in minor paint loss in places in the lower half. There is evidence of paint shrinkage in places. There are surface scratches in places. UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. Held in a simple 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
The present work also belonged to the wealthy Latvian lawyer and collector, Arthur Ferdinand Hamann (1888-1954), ten of whose paintings are offered in the Russian sale of 28th November. The narrow black frame and distinctive backboard are also the work of the restorer he employed, Karlis Yuryans, and confirm that the offered lot was part of the original collection he put together in the first half of the twentieth century. Please refer to the Important Russian Art catalogue for full details of the collection.