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Alexei Petrovich Bogoliubov
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexei Petrovich Bogoliubov
- Naples
- signed in Cyrillic and dated 1870 l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 17 by 31.5cm, 6 3/4 by 12 1/2 in.
Condition
Original canvas except for the top tacking edge which has been replaced by a strip of coarser weave canvas. Fine craquelure is visible in places and there are a few scattered light scratches to the paint surface. There are abrasions along the edges with some associated paint loss, and faint stretcher bar marks are visible on all sides. There is a layer of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals a discoloured varnish layer, retouching to both the upper and lower right corners, the sky and to the bottom edge. Held in a partially silver gilt wooden 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."