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Lot 141
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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
  • Set Design
  • watercolour and ink on paper
  • 26.5 by 43cm, 10 1/2 by 16 3/4in.

Provenance

The family of the artist
Acquired from the above in 1970 by a close friend of the artist's daughter in New York 

Condition

Watercolour and ink on paper. The work is a bit dirty. There are creases to the surface in each of the four corners and along edges. There are some minor scuff marks to surface. In overall fine condition. Held in a wood frame and under glass with cloth matte. Unexamined out of frame.
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