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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two works: Anya Before Departure; Paris: Quai d'auteuil
Anya Before Departure inscribed in Cyrillic and dated VIII 1917 l.r.; further inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 1917 on the reverse; Paris inscribed in Cyrillic and dated IV 1934 l.r. and inscribed in Latin on the reverse
- watercolour, charcoal, pencil and ink on paper
- 27 by 41cm, 10 1/2 by 16in.; 25.5 by 31.5cm, 10 by 12 1/4 in.
Exhibited
Moscow, Galeria Nashi Khudozhniki, Benois, Lanceray, Serebriakova: Khudozhestvenaya dinastiya, 2009, nos. 59 and 60
Condition
The surface is slightly dirty. There are several small tears around the edges of the composition which have been repaired (visible from the verso). There are a few minor stray stains. Held in a wood frame under glass with matte. Unexamined out of frame. Paris: The surface is a bit dirty and there are pinholes in each of the four corners. The lower right corner has a bit of loss, not visible under matte. Held in a wood frame and under glass with matte. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."