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Constantin Westchiloff
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Constantin Westchiloff
- Winter Scenes: A Group of Three Paintings
One signed C. Weschiloff (lower left) and inscribed Merry Christmas, dated 1950 and signed with artist's initial W (on the reverse);
one signed C. Weschiloff (lower right) and inscribed in Cyrillic and New York, signed C. Weschiloff and dated 1937 (on the backing);
one signed in Cyrillic (lower left)Oil on canvasboard and oil on board
- 11 1/2 by 15 3/4 in.; 6 1/2 by 8 1/2 in.; 8 3/4 by 11 1/4 in.
- 29 by 40 cm.; 16.5 by 21.5 cm.; 22.5 by 28 cm.
Provenance
Tatiana V. Zworykin, United States (acquired directly from the artist and artist's widow)
Thence by descent
Condition
The largest work is oil on canvasboard and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There are some minor nicks to the surface in the upper right corner and minor craquelure in the depiction of the snow at the center of the canvas. Under UV pigment fluoresces in the tree at the center of the composition and in the people at left, but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Framed in a gold painted wood frame. Unexamined out of frame.
The painting depicting a small dacha is oil on canvasboard. It is covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish and the surface is a bit dirty. Under UV pigment fluoresces in the upper right corner and the work is held in a wood frame with cloth matte. Unexamined out of frame.
The smallest work in the group is oil on board. It is covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish and the surface is a bit dirty. It is in overall fine condition. Under UV some pigments fluoresce along the horizon but this could be original; varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Held in a gold painted wood 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.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.