- 573
Nikolai Sverchkov
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Nikolai Sverchkov
- A Troika
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1855 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 16 3/8 by 21 1/4 in.; 41.6 by 54 cm.
Provenance
Dr. Adolf S. Rumreich, 1930s, Russia
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined, with original cardboard protective backing from Ing.S. & F.Sovove, Prague. Surface in generally good condition aside from fine craquelure, faint stretcher bar mark, dirty varnish. Some paint loss and attendant paint flaking along right edge and right corner. Also small spot of paint loss along right edge of lone tree at right. Under UV light: thick, opaque varnish, selectively cleaned around horses and figures. A few spots of repaint along stretcher bar mark at left and lower right corner.
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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.