- 874
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two Views of Venice: The Piazzeta di San Marco and The Altar at Santa Maria Assunta
- one dated 14.X.1938 l.l.; inscribed in Latin and dated on reverse; further inscribed and dated on reverse of mount; the other inscribed in Latin and dated VIII 1938 on reverse
- watercolour and pencil on paper; watercolour, ink and pencil on paper
- both 27 by 20.5cm, 10 by 8in.
Condition
Piazzetta di San Marco: there are pinholes to the corners. Santa Maria Assunta: there are pinholes to the corners and edges of the sheet, some light surface dirt and the sheet has slightly discoloured.
Both 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."