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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- The Trianon at Versailles; Chateau La Roberterie; Portrait of the Artist's Mother
- all signed in Latin, titled and variously dated
- watercolour over pencil on paper, one with pen and ink
- image sizes: 18.25 by 24.75cm., 7 1/4 by 9 3/4 in.; 24 by 21.5cm., 9 1/2 by 8 1/2 in.; 23 by 30.5cm., 9 by 12in.
Condition
Trianon: The sheet is creased in the lower right hand corners with spots of staining to the sky and some light handling marks. Held in a painted wood frame and under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
Roberterie: The sheet is a little undulated with some light handling marks and a pin hole l.r. Held in wood frame and under glass. Unexamined out of frame
Artist's Mother: The sheet is discoloured with pinholes to the corners. Held in a painted wood frame and under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."