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Constantin Westchiloff
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Constantin Westchiloff
- Set Design for Prince Igor, The market-place of Poutivle
- signed in Latin l.r. and inscribed Poutivle l.l.; further titled Vieille ville russe and numbered N° 27 on the reverse
- oil and gouache over charcoal on paper
- 50 by 66.8cm, 19 3/4 by 26 3/4 in.
Provenance
Christie's New York, Russian Paintings and Works of Art, 24 April 2006, lot 179
Condition
There are some minor nicks to the surface of the sheet, mainly in the lower left quadrant. Some craquelure is visible to the areas of bright, thick paint used for the sky, and one small area of paint loss. Held in a simple wooden frame under 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.
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."