- 923
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- A group of nineteen illustrations for La Leçon d'Amour dans un Parc
one signed in Latin l.r. and inscribed variant d'illustration d'un Leçon d'Amour dans un Parc l.l.; one illustration stamped on reverse with inventory stamp, the others variously inscribed and dated
one watercolour, ink and pencil on paper; the others ink, wash and pencil on paper and watercolour and pencil on paper
- sheet size of watercolour: 18.5 by 21cm, 7 ¼ by 8 ¼ in.
Condition
Main image: the sheet has discoloured and the adhesive strips on the reverse on the upper edge have discoloured at the edges. There is a layer of surface dirt and minor creases to the edges. The second watercolour illustration has significant creases to the edges and possible evidence of water damage. Fourteen of the remaining illustrations are in good condition and held lightly in white paper mounts. The sketches of male portraits are creased at the corners, discoloured and slightly dirty. Held in a folder with the frontispiece of La Leçon d'Amour dans un Parc. 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
To be sold with two sketches of male portraits.