- 812
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two Views of Palace Parks
- one signed and inscribed in Latin on reverse and dated VIII 1921; the other signed in Latin l.r. and dated 3 IX 40 l.l.
- watercolour, gouache and ink over pencil on paper
- 32 by 44.5cm, 12 1/2 by 17 1/2 in.; 26 by 33.3cm, 9 3/4 by 13 1/4 in.
Provenance
Condition
The sheets are discoloured with a layer of light surface dirt. There are minor tears to the edges. Pavlovsk park view has creasing to the corners. Both mounted but unframed.
"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
One view shows a pond near the Aviary at Pavlovsk, the other view is of the Medici Fountain in the Palais de Luxembourg.