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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Moonlight
- signed with initial l.r.; further signed in Cyrillic and dated 1899 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 21 by 28.7cm, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 in.
Provenance
The collection of Ambassador Oskouhi until 1938
Acquired from the above in 1938 by the grandfather of the present owner as a wedding gift
Thence by descent
Condition
Original canvas. There are two pinholes to the left half of the canvas along the top and bottom edge. There is a layer of surface dirt. There is light rubbing to the paint surface in the top left corner and along the top edge. There are light abrasions and gold paint residue along the edges, probably due to frame abrasion. UV light reveals no apparent retouchings. Held in a gold painted wooden 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."