- 897
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two Views of Gloucestershire: Stratton House and The Church at Fairford
one inscribed and dated 18 VII 47 l.l.
watercolour over pencil on paper
- 24.8 by 32cm, 9¾ by 12 ½in.; 24 by 34cm, 9 1/2 by 13 1/4 in.
Condition
Stratton House: the sheet appears sound, with pinholes to the corners and rough cut on one side. There is a layer of light surface dirt and some light creasing and smudging in places. Unframed.
View of an English Church: The sheet is slightly undulated and there is some light media staining. Otherwise in overall good condition. Held in a simple painted frame behind 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."
"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
During his visit to southern England in 1947, Benois stayed for a time at Stratton House near Cirencester. Stratton House depicts the terrace which ran alongside his ground floor appartment. During the same trip he also visited Oakley Park and the town of Fairford in Gloucestshire. He painted several views of Fairford's St. Mary's Church, which dates from 1497 and is known for the beauty of its stained glass windows.