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Mikhail Markianovich Germachev
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Mikhail Markianovich Germachev
- View of Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow
- signed in Cyrillic l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 58 by 71.8cm, 22 3/4 by 28 1/4 in.
Condition
Original canvas. The paint surface is dirty. There are small areas of paint loss along the upper and left edges and in places along the lower part of the composition. There are spots of paint loss to the bottom left corner and a further two spots along the upper edge and a few flecks elsewhere. There are pinholes along the left inner frame edge, some of which have been retouched. UV light reveals spots of retouching to the upper left corner, further infilling along the bottom and some strengthening to the signature. Held in a gold painted frame with plaster mouldings. 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
Originally completed in 1860, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was built in honour of Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812. It was demolished 70 years later in accordance with official Soviet state atheism. Stalin intended to build a vast monument to socialism known as the Palace of the Soviets on the site, but due to the outbreak of war, lack of funding and problems with flooding, the plans were never fulfilled. Instead the site was transformed into the world's largest open air swimming pool under Krushchev. In 1990 the construction of an exact replica began, largely funded by donations from ordinary citizens.