- 872
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Three Landscapes: Cassis, Ceyreste and Saint-Paul de Vence
one dated 7-15 IX 1930 l.r., further signed and inscribed in Latin and dated 1931 on reverse; one signed in Latin and dated 21 VIII 1929 l.r. and inscribed l.m.; the other inscribed in Latin l.r.; further signed and inscribed in Latin and dated 1929 on reverse
- gouache, watercolour and ink over pencil on paper
- Cassis: 43 by 49.7cm, 16 3/4 by 19 1/2 in.; Ceyreste: 31.5 by 41.2cm, 12 1/4 by 16 1/4 in.; Saint-Paul: 14.2 by 23.2cm, 5.7 by 9.2 in.
Condition
The sheets are all discoloured, with pinholes to some of the corners and some edges rough cut. There are minor nicks and tears to some of the edges and the corners are worn. The lower and upper edges of the view of Cassis-sur-mer are creased. All 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
Including views of Cassis-sur-mer, Ceyreste and Saint-Paul de Vence.
Benois sketched the Roman fountain at Ceyreste during a visit to the Shukhaevs, "where I discovered Vasya making a drawing of the same monument".
Benois' brother Albert lived in St Paul de Vence.