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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- The Ponds at Pavlovsk
- inscribed in Latin and dated 7 IX 1921 l.r., further signed in Cyrillic, titled and dated on reverse
watercolour, ink and pencil on paper
- 30.5 by 46cm, 12 by 18in.
Condition
A pinhole is visible on the lower right corner and there is a 2cm tear running upwards 2cm in from the right hand corner and another tear running upwards from the centre of the lower edge. There is some light creasing along the right hand inner mount edge. The sheet is slightly undulated. The colours have faded. Held in a dark wooden frame and under glass.
"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
The young Alexander Benois first visited Pavlovsk in the summer of 1875 when his father was commissioned to build the Imperial theatre. Persuaded to explore the grounds by his German nurse, Benois came across the monument of Paul I - a figure who captured his imagination and led to a lifetime devotion to the 'poor Tsar', whose unfortunate end lent him 'an aura of romance'. He returned to Pavlovsk often as a student to listen to concerts.