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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two Views of Peterhof: The Eve Fountain and The Aviary
both signed in Latin and dated 1918; one further inscribed l.l. and signed, inscribed and dated on reverse
- watercolour, ink and crayon on paper
- 29 by 42.5 cm, 11 1/2 by 16 3/4 in.; 31.3 by 46.5 cm, 12 1/2 by 18 1/4 in.
Condition
Eve Fountain: There are pinholes to all four corners. There is a small loss to the lower right hand corner and minor nicks in places along the edges of the sheet. There appears to be a light media stain in the sky centre left. Held in a dark wooden frame and under glass.
Aviary: The lower edge of the sheet has been trimmed unevenly and has creased in places. There is wear to the corners, three of which have minor losses. There are a few minor tears to the lower edge. There is a horizontal crease running along the lower right hand edge. The paper has discoloured a little. The colours are fairly fresh. 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."