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Konstantin Konstantinovich Kuznetsov
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Konstantin Konstantinovich Kuznetsov
- Sunset on the River
- Signed Kusnesov (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 21 1/4 by 39 3/4 in.
- 54 by 101 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by Sonia Colefax, Los Angeles, circa 1955
By descent to the late owner
By descent to the late owner
Condition
Oil on unlined canvas. The picture surface is coated in an uneven, drippy discolored varnish and could benefit from a cleaning. There also appears to be a hole in the wood used for the stretcher in the upper right corner, as the canvas is not a solid square; there is no puncture or abrasion associated to this area. Under UV light, there are some small scattered areas of fluorescence in the right quarter of the work which correspond to matte areas on the picture surface.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Konstantin Konstantinovich Kuznetsov arrived in Los Angeles from Russia in 1948. His illustrations and paintings, influenced by Ilya Repin’s historical paintings and Belinin’s fairy-tale folk style, quickly found favor with the Russian community
In the 1950s, Kuznetsov met the Russian-born Sonia Colefax, who was quickly captivated by his style of painting, particularly his detailed, idealized works of Russia's past. Colefax eventually commissioned and purchased 56 of Kuznetsov's works, including the present lot and the next.
In the 1950s, Kuznetsov met the Russian-born Sonia Colefax, who was quickly captivated by his style of painting, particularly his detailed, idealized works of Russia's past. Colefax eventually commissioned and purchased 56 of Kuznetsov's works, including the present lot and the next.