- 893
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Three views of Le Monêtier les Bains
- all signed in Latin; one inscribed and dated 1928 l.l.; one titled and dated VIII 1928 l.l.; the other further signed, inscribed, dated and stamped with inventory stamp on reverse
- watercolour and ink over pencil on paper
- 35.8 by 43cm, 14 1/4 by 16 3/4 in.; 31.6 by 42.3cm, 12 1/2 by 16 3/4 in.; 31 by 36.5cm, 12 1/4 by 14 1/4 in.
Condition
The sheets have discoloured and there is a layer of surface dirt. There are some light creases and handling marks to the edges of both. There are pinholes to the corners of both sheets and a few very minor pinholes elsewhere and some paper loss to the top right corner of the view of the well. 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
There are two pencil sketches of a woman drawing water on the reverse of the view of the village well.