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Alexandre Benois
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexandre Benois
- St Cloud and A Country Path: Two watercolors
- (i) Signed with the initials AB and inscribed St Cloud (lower right) and inscribed indistinctly 28 viii 1933** (lower left); also signed Alexandre Benois, dated 1933. and inscribed indistinctly Dans le ** St Cloud. (on the reverse)
(ii) Signed Alexandre Benois (lower center) and dated 2.IX.1927 (lower left); inscribed W56 (on the reverse) - (i) Watercolor and gouache over pencil on paper
(ii) Watercolor over pencil on paper - (i) 11 3/4 by 9 5/8 in. 29.8 by 24.4 cm.
- (ii) 11 3/4 by 16 1/2 in. 29.8 by 41.9 cm.
Condition
The first: The sheet is in good condition, with a slight crease and minor nick in the upper left corner and some minor rippling from handling throughout.
The second: There is a minor bump in the lower right corner along the egde and some minor rippling along the edges from handling. There is tape at all 4 corners and in the center of the upper and lower edges from a previous matting.
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.
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.