Lot 210
  • 210

Jean-Achille Benouville

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jean-Achille Benouville
  • A) Panoramic view of Rome with the Dome of St Peter's in the distanceB) St Peter's, Rome
  • A) Black chalk;
    bears artist's atelier stamp, lower left: Achille Benouville
    B) Pen and red ink and black chalk;
    bears artist's atelier stamp, lower left: Achille Benouville and also inscribed in black chalk, lower right: Domenico Pascale/2 p. Via Sta Suzanna

Provenance

Sale, Paris, Christie's, 27 November 2002, lot 266

Condition

A) Hinged to mount at upper margin. Slight scattered foxing. The outer margins of the sheet are brown and have discolored somewhat. Black chalk remains fresh. B) Hinged to mount at upper margin. Overall in good condition. Sheet and medium remain fresh. Both sold in modern dark wood frames.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

See also lot 218.