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Lot 114
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Russian School

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Russian School
  • Review of the troops in Palace Square, St Petersburg
  • signed indistinctly l.l.
  • watercolour over pencil and ink on paper, heightened with gouache
  • 32.5 by 50.7cm, 12 3/4 by 20in.

Provenance

Christie's London, Galerie Popoff, 12-13 October 2009, lot 404

Condition

The sheet has been laid down on a thin paper. There is some minor wear to the corners and a crease in the upper left corner. The sheet has discoloured, there is some surface dirt and scratches. There are a couple of media stains, one in the upper right corner and one just above the Winter Palace towards the right. There is foxing throughout. Held in a modern wooden frame behind glass. 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.
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