- 114
Vasily Grachev (1831-1905), A boyar of the period of Ivan the Terrible
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
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Description
- bronze
- height 12 1/8 in., 30.7 cm
inscribed with signature and Woerfel foundry mark
Condition
attractive patina; some small wear
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This figure of a boyar of Ivan the Terrible on horseback is part of a larger composition titled "Tsar's Hunt, or the Hunt of Ivan the Terrible" modeled after the scene described in Aleksei Tolstoy's novel The Silver Prince. (For another figure from this group, see lot 113.) A cast of the large composition was sold Sotheby's New York, 16 April 2013, lot 5.