Lot 48
  • 48

Stepan Fedorovich Kolesnikov

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Stepan Fedorovich Kolesnikov
  • LakeĀ in Winter
  • signed in Latin l.l.
  • gouache on card
  • 49.5 by 64.5cm, 19 1/2 by 25 1/2 in.

Provenance

Acquired by the parents of the present owner, circa 1990

Condition

The support is undulating in places. All four edges show minor wear and there are abrasions along the right edge with minor paint loss at the top. There are a couple of further flecks of paint loss in places. There are scattered areas of minor craquelure, notably to the house on the left side of the island and in the middle right. Surface scratches are visible in places. The surface is covered in a layer of dirt with spots in places. Held behind glass in a gold painted 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."