Lot 879
  • 879

Alexander Nikolaevich Benois

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
  • The Ponte Rialto and Riva del Carbon at night
  • signed and inscribed in Latin and dated 1938 on reverse of mount
  • watercolour, ink and gouache over pencil on paper
  • 19 by 26cm, 7 1/2 by 10 1/4 in.

Condition

The sheet is held down lightly in the corners onto another sheet. There is a layer of light surface dirt. There is a very minor dent and resulting fleck of paintloss in the lower left corner and a few minor scuffs elsewhere. Otherwise in overall good condition. 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."