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Alexandre Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexandre Nikolaevich Benois
- View of a Russian Monastery
- signed in Latin, dated 1931 and inscribed l.l.
- watercolour over pencil on paper
- 38.5 by 63cm, 15 1/4 by 24 3/4 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
The sheet is sound. There is minor loss in the upper left corner. There is creasing in the lower left corner. There are small spots of staining in the cloud near the center. In generally fine condition. Held in a gold painted 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."