- 852
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- A group of eight Architectural Studies
all variously inscribed, two dated 1939 and 1940
mixed media on paper
- Palace designs: largest 66 by 51.5cm, 26 by 20 ¼ in.; Columns: sheet size of largest 43.5 by 29.5cm, 17 ¼ by 11 ½ in.
Condition
Palace designs: Large sheets with tears to the edges, curling and discolouration to the edges. Some surface staining. Medium design: a tear to the upper and lower edge with some curling to the top edge of the sheet. There are pinholes to the corners, creasing and discolouration. The smaller design is discoloured with perforations to the edges and pinholes to the corners. The columns: the sheets are discoloured with some light surface dirt. There is a tear to the lower edge of one edge. All unframed.
Stained Glass design: The edge of the sheet has been rough cut and there are some small losses visible to the lower edge. Some scratches are visible in places and there is some light creasing along the top of the mount edge, but the colours are fairly fresh. Held in a white mount
"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
Including four sketches of columns for Ida Rubinstein's hospital for convalescing intellectuals and three studies of palace interiors.