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Iosef Iosefovich Charlemagne
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Iosef Iosefovich Charlemagne
- Monument to Nicholas I, St Isaac's Square
- signed in Latin and dated 1857 l.r.
- watercolour and pencil heightened with white on paper
- 31 by 44.5cm, 12 1/4 by 17 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired by Otto Christian Scavenius (1875-1945), the uncle of the present owner's grandmother, who was the Danish Envoy to St Petersburg between 1909-1912.
Condition
There are several creases with associated paint loss to the lower left. There are small areas of paint loss to the sky centre left as well as to the bottom edge. Some scattered foxing is visible, notably to the sky. There is a faint surface scratch to the right of the monument running all the way to the bottom edge. There is minor wear to the edges and corners. The sheet is undulating in places, notably in the corners. The sheet is attached to the mount in the corners. The upper left corner has become detached where the remnants of adhesive have caused minor bubbles. Held in wooden frame behind glass. 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."