Miniatura Jana Kaniewskiego opisana w katalogu jako atrybucja z ceną wyjściową 7,000 euro. Ciekawe, że ta sama praca ‘wisi’ na stronie katalogu Wilnitskiego z cena sprzedaży 15,000 euro i już bez atrybucji ale jako obraz przypisany Kaniewskiemu. Wilnitsky może miec rację choć Auctionata jest bardziej zachowawcza i ostrożna, gdyż miniatura nie jest sygnowana.

Dużo wiecej informacji, dodatkowych fotografii  i detektywizmu na tej konkretnie pracy oraz autora:

http://www.wilnitsky.com/scripts/redgallery1.dll/details?No=34887

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Lot 54. Oil on English Millboard cardboard (slightly concave)
Russia, presumably 1839
Jan Ksawery Kaniewski (1809-1870) attributed – Polnish Russian painter, successful portrait painter especially for the Russian Court around the Tsar
Dimensions: 17 x 14.5 cm
Frame: 23.5 x 21 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Old private Collection, USA
Miniature portrait of Russian Grand Duke Alexander Nikolaevich (1818-1881), later imperator Alexander II. of Russia, in the age of 20 years. Around 1838/39 when travelling through Europe the Grand Duke visited Rome and probably met there also Kaniewski, who enjoyed at the times big success as a portrait painter
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 14,000 Euro

Condition:
The miniature is in a very good condition consistent with age and firmly mounted into its frame. The paint layer is very fine and evenly craquelured. Under inspection in ultraviolet light and in parts also in sided light selective retouching can be seen in the background as well as on the figure. (cto)

Starting bid : 7000. Auctionata. 11/27/15