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Nikolai Konstantinovich Kalmakov
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nikolai Konstantinovich Kalmakov
- The Worshippers
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 1924 l.l.; further numbered 48 on the reverse of the board and inscribed 915 Motte no.48 on the label on the reverse of the frame
- gouache on paper laid on cardboard
- 40 by 51.5cm, 15 3/4 by 20 1/4 in.
Exhibited
Brussels, Galerie Le Roy, Exposition des œuvres du peintre russe N.Kalmakoff, June 1924, no.77
Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Nicolas de Kalmakoff, January 1928, no.93
Paris, Galerie Motte, Nicolas Kalmakoff, 1964, no.48
Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Nicolas de Kalmakoff, January 1928, no.93
Paris, Galerie Motte, Nicolas Kalmakoff, 1964, no.48
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Exposition des œuvres du peintre russe N. Kalmakoff, Brussels: Galerie Le Roy, 1924, no.77 listed as L'Adoration
Exhibition catalogue Nicolas de Kalmakoff, Paris: Galerie Charpentier, 1928, no.93 listed as Adoration
Exhibition catalogue Nicolas Kalmakoff, Paris: Galerie Motte, 1964, no.48 listed as Adoration
Exhibition catalogue Nicolas de Kalmakoff, Paris: Galerie Charpentier, 1928, no.93 listed as Adoration
Exhibition catalogue Nicolas Kalmakoff, Paris: Galerie Motte, 1964, no.48 listed as Adoration
Condition
The sheet has been laid on board. There is a layer of light surface dirt and a very minor pinhole to the idol on the left hand side. Held in a simple wooden frame behind glass. 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."