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Konstantin Ivanovich Gorbatov
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Konstantin Ivanovich Gorbatov
- Fishing boats in the Lagoon, Venice
- signed in Latin l.r.; further signed and titled in Latin and dated 1941 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 80.6 by 100cm, 31 3/4 by 39 1/2 in.
Provenance
Friedrich Hechler, Dresden, from 1940s
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Condition
Original canvas. There is a layer of light surface dirt. There are some lines of craquelure in places and the varnish is slightly discoloured. UV light reveals an uneven layer of discoloured vanish and two very minor spots of retouching to the sky in the top left quadrant. Held in a golden painted decorative 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
The label on the reverse of the stretcher indicates it was once handled by Gustav Knauer transport company, Berlin.