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Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Konstantin Makovsky
- Portrait of a Peasant Woman: Study for Minin appealing to people of Nizhnii Novgorod (1894-1896)
- signed later in Latin t.l.
- oil on panel
- 56 by 44.5cm, 22 by 17 ½ in.
Provenance
Alexander Popoff, Paris
Condition
The panel has cradling to the reverse. There is a very thin split to the surface running vertically from the lower edge of the panel. The paint surface is quite dirty. UV light reveals retouching to the aforementioned split in the panel and further infilling to the background and a few spots of retouching to the subject's face. Held in a gold painted moulded plaster and 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. 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."