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Petr Petrovich Vereshchagin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Petr Petrovich Vereshchagin
- The Volga
- signed with initials in Cyrillic l.r. and inscribed r.Volga l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 22 by 34cm, 8 3/4 by 13 1/2 in.
Condition
Original canvas. There are cracks in the paint layer over the stretcher bars, most noticeably in the sky, and a pattern of very faint craquelure in places. There a minor abrasions along the edges. Inspection under UV light reveals minor retouching along the edges and a few scattered spots of retouching to the sky. Held in a gilt wooden frame with plaster mouldings bearing Beggrov stamp on the reverse. 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."