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Ivan Fedorovich Kovshenkov, 1824-1898
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Ivan Fedorovich Kovshenkov
- Filipp Pakhomov Matveev
- signed in Cyrillic 'Ivan Kovshenkov', the base titled in Russian 'A Constable / 1st Division of the SPB State Light Militia / Filipp Pakhomov Matveev aged 64 / (Service in the Militia, 1812)'
- bronze, dark golden brown patina
- height 41cm, 16 1/8 in.
Condition
Excellent condition. The rifle flintlock and tin attached to haversack very slightly loose.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Filipp Pakhomov Matveev, a commander in the St Petersburg Light Militia in the Napoleanic War of 1812 and the Crimean Wars of 1853-1856, was singled out by Realist artists as a typical rank-and-file participant. In 1855, in recognition of the vast number of unknown militiamen who perished in defence of their Fatherland throughout these wars, the military painter V.F. Timm produced a half-length portrait of Matveev in watercolour, which was later engraved, and Kovshenkov modelled this full length figure.