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Evgeni Evgenievich Lanceray
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Evgeni Evgenievich Lanceray
- Young Georgian
signed in Latin, inscribed Batum and dated 1921 l.r.
inscribed on the reverse: Adjare, Georgien musulman environ Batumi
- watercolour and gouache on paper
- image size: 50 by 33cm, 19 1/2 by 13in.
Condition
The sheet has slightly discoloured. There is a tear to the lower inner frame edge approximately 2.5cm in length and another, smallet tear, to the middle right edge apporiximately 1cm in length. There are creases to the paper in places, with a few lines of associated paint loss in the centre. There is evidence of water staining with two small areas underneath the sitter's boots and a further area approximately 8cm above the lower right corner. The watercolour has faded. Held in a gold painted wooden frame under glass. 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
We are grateful to Ekaterina Lanceray for additional cataloguing information