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Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé
- Moonlit Sea
- signed in Latin l.l.; bearing Galerie Gérard exhibition label on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 78.5 by 78.5cm, 31 by 31in.
Provenance
Acquired in 1924 at Galerie Gérard in Reims by Charles Théron, grandfather of the present owner
Condition
Original canvas which is very fine. UV light reveals some minor retouching in three places - to the horizon, the sea lower left and the sky lower right. The top left corner is slightly taut and the paint is applied thinly in places with a few very minor flecks of paint loss. Otherwise in good overall condition. Held in original 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."