Property from a European Private CollectionIvan Konstantinovich AivazovskyFeodosia 1817 - 1900The Wrath of the Seassigned in Cyrillic and dated lower right: Aivazovskii 1886signed in Cyrillic on the reverse: Aivazovskiioil on canvas70.7 x 109.6 cm.; 27⅞ x 43⅛ in.-歐洲私人收藏伊凡・康斯坦丁諾維奇・艾瓦佐夫斯基費奧多西亞，1817 - 1900年《大海的狂怒》款識︰藝術家以西里爾文簽名並紀年Aivazovskii 1886（右下）；藝術家再次以西里爾文簽名Aivazovskii（背面）油彩畫布70.7 x 109.6 公分；27 ⅞ x 43 ⅛ 英寸品相: The following condition report is provided by Hamish Dewar who is an external specialist and not an employee of Sotheby`s: Structural Condition The canvas is unlined and is securely attached to what certainly appears to be the artist`s original keyed wooden stretcher with one central vertical cross member. This is ensuring a stable structural support. There is a patched repair which is partly obscured by the right part of the lower horizontal cross member. A further very small patched repair is visible in the extreme upper right corner as viewed from the reverse. These appear stable. The reverse of the canvas is inscribed by the artist. The tacking and turnover edges are covered with brown tape. Paint Surface The paint surface has a relatively even varnish layer. The paint surface displays scattered networks of slightly raised craquelure, including corresponding to the stretcher members. These are stable and are no visually obtrusive. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows vestiges of uneven opaque varnish which prevents the ultraviolet light from fully penetrating. Inspection under ultraviolet light also reveals small, scattered retouchings, including on and close to the extreme edges and numerous very small spots and lines within the sky and to a lesser extent the sea. There is a slightly arching horizontal line of retouching below the boat in the lower left which corresponds to the patched repair on the reverse. A small retouching towards the upper left corner corresponds to other very minor patched repair. Summary The painting would therefore appear to be in good and stable condition."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."来源1: Collection of a Princely Family, Germany;Private collection, Germany, acquired from the above in the 1940s;By whom sold, London, Sotheby`s, 26 November 2007, lot 12;Where acquired by the present collector.来源2: G. Caffiero and I. Samarine, Light, Water and Sky: The Paintings of Ivan Aivazovsky, London 2012, p. 312, no. CS-1886-007, reproduced pp. 208 and 312;G. Caffiero and I. Samarine, Neizvestnyi Aivazovskii: k 200-letiyu so dnya rozhdeniya, Moscow 2016, p. 393, no. CS-1886-007, reproduced pp. 235 and 393.