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Franz Alexeevich Roubaud
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Franz Alexeevich Roubaud
- In the Caucasus
- signed in Latin and dated 1883 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 95 by 74cm, 37 1/2 by 29 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Acquired directly from the above by the father of the present owner in the 1960s
Acquired directly from the above by the father of the present owner in the 1960s
Condition
The canvas has been lined. Craquelure is visible throughout, but primarily in the sky. There is some slight wear to the paint along the left, top, and right edges. UV light reveals some minor retouching in the lower half of the painting and one minor spot in the top left quadrant. 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."
Catalogue Note
The late 19th century in Russia was marked by an increased fascination with the cultures of the East. As Russian military campaigns worked to expand the country’s southern borders into the Caucasus, photography was used to document daily life in the region. Military artists who were used frequently in the first half of the nineteenth century were in less demand. It is therefore a testament to Roubaud’s talent as an artist that he was awarded a commission from the Russian government in 1883 to travel throughout the Caucasus, Ukraine, Asia and Turkey. The resulting work from his Caucasus expedition depicts dramatic imagery of the indigenous people of the region hunting, fighting, and traversing the mountain ranges. The present lot, remarkable in its size and exquisite quality was painted during his first trip to the region and depicts three men who appear to be dressed in traditional Dagestani costume, carefully navigating a rocky mountainous path.