NIKOLAI SVERCHKOV (RUSSIAN 1817-1898) Troika in Winter Landscape , 1849 oil on canvas 66 x 90 cm (26 x 35 3/8 in.) signed and dated lower left PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Jersey, since the 1970s Christie's, New York, April 13, 2011, lot 3 CONDITION Observed in frame, very fine and stable craquelure overall, most evident againt the dark coat jackets and hats of the men and the gray sky. Scattered losses of paint as well as light surface scuffs, such as along the upper edge. The canvas has been relined. Inspection under UV shows retouching to around 10-15% of the canvas, largely to corners. Scattered retouching to above the seated man, the sky and horses. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.