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Karl Eduardovich Geftler
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Karl Eduardovich Geftler
- The Tower of the City Duma and The Port of St Petersburg with the Cathedral of St Isaac's on the Horizon
- one signed in Cyrillic l.r.
- watercolour over pencil heightened with white on paper laid on board
- image sizes: 21.5 by 31cm, 8 1/2 by 12in.; 22 by 35cm, 8 3/4 by 13 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, Icons, Russian Pictures and Works of Art, 15 December 1994, lot 147
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The Port
The sheet has been laid on board. It has discoloured and there is foxing throughout. Small adhesive stains are visible in places at the edges. Held behind glass in a decorative gilt frame. Unexamined out of frame.
The Tower
The sheet has been laid on board. It has discoloured and there is foxing throughout. Held behind glass in a decorative gilt 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."