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Ivan Pavlovich Pokhitonov
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Ivan Pavlovich Pokhitonov
- Farm at Dusk
- signed in Latin l.r.; further numbered 120-(2) on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 15 by 26.5cm, 6 by 10 1/2 in.
Provenance
Collection of Evgenia Wulffert, Belgium
Thence by descent
Christening gift of Boris Wulffert Pokhitonov, godfather of the present owner
Thence by descent
Christening gift of Boris Wulffert Pokhitonov, godfather of the present owner
Condition
The panel appears sound, the slightly warped in the lower edges. The paint surface is dirty and would benefit from a clean. There is minor rubbing to the right inner frame edge and lower right corner. UV light reveals small are of retouching to the upper left corner and a spot to the lower right corner. Some pigments fluoresce under UV. A layer of uneven varnish prevents further examination. Held in a gold painted 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 present lot is a charming depiction of twilight falling on a farm near Liège, or possibly Genk. Pokhitonov lived with his family not far from Genk in the province of Limburg and similar farmsteads can be seen in other works he painted here.
In this painting the artist skilfully renders the arrival of dusk and the inviting bursts of light illuminating the windows of the building. These colourful touches accentuate the contrast with the blue haze that surrounds the scene, giving the composition an air of mystery. With only a few vivid yellow brushstrokes, Pokhitonov hints at the life inside the farmhouse, rendering captivating a scene that might have remained commonplace in the hands of another artist.
We are grateful to Olivier Bertrand, author of the forthcoming catalogue raisonné on Ivan Pokhitonov, for providing this note.