- 159
Russian School
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Russian School
- A pair of Peasant Portraits
- the female portrait signed Ivanov in Cyrillic l.r.; the male portrait indistinctly signed l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 102 by 69.5cm, 40 by 27 1/4 in.
Condition
Man: Original canvas. The surface is dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There is a small 3 cm tear near the man's head. There are fine lines of craquelure throughout. Under UV discoloured varnish fluoresces. Held in a wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
Peasant Woman: Original canvas. The surface is dirty and covered wtih a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There are fine lines of craquelure throughout. Under UV small spots of pigment fluoresce, including stretcher lines near the bottom. Held in a wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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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. 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."