Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin

The board is sound. There are frame abrasions with some minor associated paint loss along the edges. There is a very fine net of cracks throughout the composition. There is a fleck of paint loss approximately 8cm to the left of the signature. There appears to be some remains of adhesive to the area of the white flowers in the bottom left. Inspection under UV does not reveal any signs of restoration. Held in a large wooden frame behind glass. 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."

Shishkin’s oil studies often provide the best insights into his experimentation with faktura. Particularly characteristic here are the upward brushstrokes of the tussocks of grass and the long thin and dry brushwork of the root systems, which he would sometimes draw with the reverse end of the paint-brush. The mint greens, the greys and faint purple hue to the sandy path are hallmarks of Shishkin’s forest scenes and Merikyul landscapes.