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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two views of the Brittany coast
- both signed in Cyrillic and Latin and dated 1906 in several places; the view of the Bay at Tromelin is further inscribed Primel l.l. and on the reverse, and dated VII 1905 on reverse
- watercolour and ink on paper, one with gouache
- 21.5 by 43.6cm, 8 1/2 by 17 1/4 in.; 26.5 by 39.5cm, 10 1/4 by 15 1/2 in.
Condition
There are some minor indentations, nicks, creases and small losses to the edges of both sheets. The sheets have discoloured. There are some creases, tears and pinholes to the corners of the Bay of Tremelin. 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."
Catalogue Note
Depicting the bay at Tremelin and Cap Primel.
The Tremelin pond represented by Benois is situated in the legendary Broceliande country, in the central land of Brittany.
The Cap Primel is near the village of Primel-Tregastel, where Benois and his family stayed during the summer of 1906.