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Two Watercolors by Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882-1960)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- 6 x 8 1/4 in and 5 x 6 1/2 in.
- 15.2 x 21 cm and 12.7 x 16.5 cm
one with a group of ducks against a piney landscape, the other with potted flowers on a sunny windowsill, both framed
Provenance
Prince Viggo of Denmark, Count of Rosenborg (1893-1970)
Sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries New York, December 1, 1971, lot 196
Condition
overall good 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna, youngest sister of Emperor Nicholas II, fled Russia after the Revolution, spending many years of exile in Denmark and Canada. She had always enjoyed painting watercolors and gave many of her works to her Danish and other relatives.