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EUROPEAN SCHOOL | A View of St Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kiev
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- European School
- A View of St Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kiev
- titled in Latin, numbered 865 and 38 and stamped Bibliothèque de San Donato in the lower margin
- watercolour over pencil on paper
- image size: 26 by 37.5cm, 10 1/4 by 14 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, The Russian Sale, 19 February 1998, lot 19
Condition
The sheet has discoloured unevenly and mount staining is visible at the edges of the image. There are minor paper losses to the top, right and bottom margins. Handling marks are visible in places along the edges of the sheet. Scattered spots of foxing are visible throughout. The sheet is covered in a light layer of dirt with spots in places. The sheet is hinged to the mount in all four corners. Held in a simple 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."