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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two Views of Château Gardens: Grosbois and Chantilly
- one signed and inscribed in Latin l.r. and dated 22 VI 1958; further signed, inscribed and dated on reverse; the other inscribed in Latin and dated Dimanche octobre 1924 l.r.
- watercolour over pencil on paper
- 28.7 by 41cm, 11 1/4 by 16 1/4 in.; 22.5 by 30.2cm, 8 3/4 by 12in.
Condition
A Summer Day at the Château de Grosbois: The sheet is discoloured and lightly creased at the uppermost edge. There is a layer of light surface dirt. Otherwwise in overall good condition. Unframed. Fountain in Chantilly: The sheet has been laid down lightly on another sheet which has extensive media staining and foxing. There is some media staining to the watercolour and a layer of light surface dirt. 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."