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Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov
- The Funfair at Night (Balançoires la nuit)
- signed in Latin l.l.; further titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 64.5 by 48.5cm, 25 1/2 by 19in.
Provenance
Petit Palais, Geneva
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owners in 1980
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owners in 1980
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Vollard, Exposition d'oeuvres de Nicolas Tarkhoff, 2-16 May 1906, no.31
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Exposition d'oeuvres de Nicolas Tarkhoff, Paris, 1906, no.31 listed (published in G.Diehl, Nicolas Tarkhoff, Geneva: Edition Petit Palais, 1982, pp.24-25)
Condition
Original canvas. There is a fine horizontal crack in the paint layer of approximately 15cm along the lower stretcher bar. There is a light layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. Held in a decorative gold coloured 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
Guy Abot, Director of the Nicolas Tarkhoff Committee, confirms the authenticity of this painting which will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné.