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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Set Design for Sadko
- signed in Latin and Cyrillic, dated 1930 l.l. and titled l.r.
- watercolour and ink on paper
- 46 by 62cm, 18 by 24 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired in France by Alexander Schick (1887-1968), collector and well-known figure of the Russian émigré community in Paris
Thence by descent to his grandson, the present owner
Thence by descent to his grandson, the present owner
Condition
There are creases along the edges with some minor loss in the upper left and lower left corners, and pinholes visible in the upper right and lower right corners. There are some minor abrasions to the surface though the work is stable. There are some additional supports to the lower left corner and along the right edge. Held in a wood frame and under glass. 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."