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Ivan Avgustovich Veltz
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Ivan Avgustovich Veltz
- Winter Landscape
- signed in Latin and Cyrillic and inscribed 1911 l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 64 by 122cm, 25 1/4 by 46in.
Provenance
Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner in Munich in 1934
Condition
Original canvas which is buckling slightly in the lower right corner. There are two small patches visible on the reverse. There are frame abrasions with associated paint loss along all four edges. It appears that the canvas was previously on a slightly smaller stretcher and there are lines visible where the canvas was folded in the past. There is a layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV reveals two small areas of retouching corresponding to the aforementioned patches on the reverse, as well as along the edges. Held in a gold painted wooden frame with plaster moulding. 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."