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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- By the statue of Curtius
- signed in Cyrillic l.r.
- gouache over ink on brown paper
- 59 by 38.5cm, 23 1/4 by 15 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired in St Petersburg in the 1920s
Private Collection
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The sheet sheet is slightly undulated and there is evidence of foxing and light media stains in places throughout. There is a small tear to the left edge and pinholes by the horse's leg on the statue, to the base of the tree on the far right and in two places on the left hand trunk. Held in a gold painted frame 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. 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
It has been suggested this work was executed circa 1898.