Lot 858
  • 858

Nikolai Alexandrovich Benois

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Nikolai Alexandrovich Benois
  • View of a Town
  • signed and dated 1930 in Latin l.l.

  • watercolour, pen and ink on paper

  • 44 by 29cm, 17 ¼ by 11 ½ in.

Condition

There is a 13 cm horizontal crease running along the upper left hand edge Some scratches visible to the surface Colours have faded a bit A glue/paint mark is visible at the center Held in a gold painted 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."

Catalogue Note

To be sold with a portrait of a young lady and costume sketch by the same hand and three sketches after an Old Master painting attributed to Alexander Benois.