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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
60,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- The River Ingul in the Moonlight and View of Sevastopol
- both signed with initial l.r.
- oil on panel
- 11 by 26.5cm, 4 1/4 by 10 1/2 in.; 11 by 25cm, 4 1/4 by 9 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owner in Riga circa 1920
Condition
Ingul has some extremely minor craquelure in the middle right near the edge of the frame and is a little dirty. UV light reveals no apparent retouching. Sevastopol is very slightly yellowed and a little dirty. UV light reveals no apparent retouching. Both are held in gold-painted wooden frames. Both 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."
Catalogue Note
According to the inscription on the reverse of View of Sevastopol, the painting depicts the first arrival of Alexei Peshchurov in 1882 on the steamer Elborus. That year, Peshchurov was promoted to the rank of vice admiral and was appointed commander-in-chief of the Black Sea Fleet.
The second work shows the Ukrainian river Ingul, which rises north of Kirovograd and flows into the Southern Bug at Nikolaev. Aivazovsky's 1878 View of Capri from the same collection is offered as lot 3 in the Important Russian Art sale on 25 November 2013.
The present works are included in the numbered archive of the artist’s work compiled by Gianni Caffiero and Ivan Samarine.
The second work shows the Ukrainian river Ingul, which rises north of Kirovograd and flows into the Southern Bug at Nikolaev. Aivazovsky's 1878 View of Capri from the same collection is offered as lot 3 in the Important Russian Art sale on 25 November 2013.
The present works are included in the numbered archive of the artist’s work compiled by Gianni Caffiero and Ivan Samarine.