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Russian School, 18th Century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Russian School, 18th century
- Portrait of Peter the Great
- oil on canvas
- 31 3/4 by 24 in.; 80.8 by 61 cm.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, January 23, 1981, lot 302;
Sotheby's, New York, June 20, 1984, lot 82;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Sotheby's, New York, June 20, 1984, lot 82;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas is lined. The surface of the work is in overall good condition. There is a repaired tear to the right of the subject's head. There is craquelure. There is some minor paint thinning and there is some light flaking, mostly around the edges. Under UV; heavy masking varnish, some minor inpainting.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.