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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois, 1870-1960
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- View of a Courtyard, Italy; Entrance to a House, Lake Lugano
- two, one signed in Latin and dated Montagnola 1912-1955 ; the other signed in Cyrillic and dated 1908 l.r., also signed and inscribed in Latin l.l and dated 1908
- one watercolour and pen and ink over pencil; the other watercolour, gouache and pen and ink over pencil
- one 20 by 30.5cm., 8 by 12in.; the other 28 by 22.5cm., 11 by 9in.
Condition
The sheets appear sound.The paper has discoloured and the colours have faded slightly. Held in matching wood frames and 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.
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.