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Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky
- Two Views of Venice
- one signed in Latin l.l.; further signed and inscribed in Latin on the reverse; one signed in Latin l.r.
- one oil on card, the other oil on board
- 30.5 by 40.5cm, 12 by 16in.; 36 by 48cm, 14 1/4 by 18 3/4 in.
Provenance
The widow of the artist, New York
A gift from the above to the mother of the present owner circa 1955
A gift from the above to the mother of the present owner circa 1955
Condition
View of St Mark's
The edges of the board are slightly uneven and there is a small loss to the board in the centre of the upper edge and a small paint loss in the centre of the right edge. There is a pin hole in each of the lower corners and a small tear to the top layer of the board in the lower left corner. There is a thin strip of brown paper tape along the lower edge. The varnish has discoloured and there is a layer of surface dirt throughout. Examination under UV light does not reveal any obvious signs of restoration. Held in a gold painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
View of the Doges' Palace
There is a light covering of surface dirt with flecks of dirt in places. Some very minor surface scratches are visible in places. Very slight frame abrasions in places and a small area of paint loss at the left edge near the lower corner. Examination under UV light does not reveal any obvious signs of restoration. Held in an ornate gilt moulded 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."