Lot 45
  • 45

Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé
  • Sunset over a Snowy Landscape
  • signed in Latin and dated 1923 l.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 55 by 65cm, 21 3/4 by 25 1/2 in.

Provenance

Private collection, UK
Thence by descent

Condition

Orginal canvas which is securely attached to the original stretcher. There are very fine cracks throughout, in particular in the upper left quadrant. A small dent to the canvas is visible in the upper right quadrant. There are minor frame abrasions along the edges and the surface is slightly dirty. Inspection under UV-light shows retouching to both huts, the trees, as well as other minor scattered retouching. A small area of retouching to the hut on the left is visible to the naked eye. Held in a modern gilt wood frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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