- 102
Attributed to Andrey Voronikhin
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Andrey Voronikhin
- A Pair of Landscapes
- both pen and ink with watercolour on paper
- image size of each: 13.3 by 22cm, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired in Russia by Gilbert Romme circa 1788
Thence by descent
Condition
Landscape with a stone wall:
The sheet has a tiny tear, scuffs and rubbings to the bottom lower inner frame edge.There are a few spots of foxing in places. The sheet is dirty and has discoloured. Held in a gold painted bamboo shaped frame.
Landscape with wooden church:
There is a tiny tear to the bottom inner frame edge. There are spots of foxing in places. The sheet is dirty and has discoloured. Held in a golden bamboo shaped 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
In his 1883 biography of Romme, Romme Montagnard, Marc de Vissac writes that Count Paul Stroganov invited Andrey Voronikhin to accompany him and his tutor on their travels across Russia from 1783-5.