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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Bay of Naples
- signed in Cyrillic, inscribed Parizh and dated 1844 l.l.; further bearing Omell gallery label on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 29 by 43cm, 11 1/2 by 17cm
Provenance
Omell Gallery, London
Condition
Original canvas. There is heavy craquelure throughout. There are minor frame abrasions along the left, bottom and right edges. UV light reveals thick bands of retouching at the top and bottom edges, with scattered spots along the right and left edges and to the top left quadrant. Held in a wooden frame. 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
The present work is included in the numbered archive of the artist’s work compiled by Gianni Caffiero and Ivan Samarine.