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Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin
- Winter scene with Troika; Winter Sleigh Ride
- both signed in Latin and inscribed Russie
- oil and gouache on board
- 31.5 by 41cm, 12½ by 16¼ in.; 30.5 by 40cm, 12 by 15¾ in.
Provenance
Oleg Zinger, Paris
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Troika racing past an Inn:
The board is slightly bowed. The paint surface is dirty and the varnish has yellowed. There is a small area of abrasion (4cm long) lower left. Lines of craquelure are visible to the top and right hand edge of the work. The picture would benefit from a surface clean. Held in a modern gold painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
Sleigh leaving an Izba.
The paint surface is dirty with a layer of discoloured varnish. There are some losses to the figures in the sleigh and other small chips of paint loss in places elsewhere. There are patches of craquelure in places.
UV light reveals no apparent retouching on both works.
"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
Please see lot 152 for a short biography of Oleg Zinger.