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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Steamer Returning Home
- signed in Latin and dated 1887 l.l.; further signed in Latin and dated 1887 on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 23 by 28.5cm, 9 by 11 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, United States, circa 1893
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
The panel is sound. There are minor areas of paint loss and scuffs around the edges. Examination under UV light shows minor retouching along the edges, as well as a few very minor retouchings to the sky. The work is offered unframed.
"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.