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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Survivors
- signed in Cyrillic l.r.; further signed in Cyrillic, dated 1899 and bearing remnants of a label on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 27 by 20cm, 10 1/2 by 7 3/4 in.
Condition
The panel is sound. There is a layer of surface dirt, particularly along the edges. There are frame abrasions along the edges, in particular along the left edge. These have been restored. Inspection under UV light reveals retouching to the aforementioned abrasions along the left and right edges, as well as some minor scattered retouching in places. Held in its original gilt and gold painted wooden and plaster 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is included in the numbered archive of the artist's work compiled by Gianni Caffiero and Ivan Samarine.