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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
估價
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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描述
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Three views of French Towns
- one signed l.l. and inscribed Morlaix l.l. and l.r., further inscribed on reverse of mount; one dated indistinctly 2 X 1907 l.l.; the other signed and inscribed in Latin and dated 1925 l.l. and further inscribed and dated 3 IX 1925 l.m.
- watercolour and ink over pencil on paper
- 23 by 21cm, 9 by 8 1/4 in.; 22.6 by 30cm, 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 in.; 30.7 by 45.5cm, 12 by 17 3/4 in.
Condition
The view of Morlaix: the sheet has been laid down onto another sheet, which is slightly undulated. There is a layer of light surface dirt. Otherwise in overall good condition.
Square with cathedral: the lower left corner is missing. The sheet has discoloured and there is a layer of surface dirt and flecks of dirt in places. 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."
拍品資料及來源
Including views of Morlaix and Lacronan.
The present view of the 16th century centre of Morlaix is after a sketch painted while an extremely delicious lunch was being prepared for me.