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Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin
- A Pair of Winter Landscapes
both signed in Latin l.l, one further inscribed Russie, both further inscribed in Cyrillic and stamped with studio stamp on the reverse
- oil and gouache on board
- 32.6 by 40.8cm, 12 3/4 by 16in; 32.7 by 41cm, 12 3/4 by 16in.
Condition
Landscape with church: the board appears sound with some light surface dirt. UV light reveals two spot of restoration to the sky and a further two spots of restoration above the begining of the signature.
Landscape with dark sky: the board appears sound but the paint surface is dirty with a layer of discoloured vanish. There are patches of paint shrinkage and craquelure throughout with some associated paint loss. e.g in the lower left hand quadrant. UV light reveals sweeping retouching to the sky and further small areas of retouching to the ground right of centre. Held in matching bronze coloured elaborate wooden frames.
"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."