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Lot 181
  • 181

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.