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Nadia Benois
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Nadia Benois
- Blue Flowers
- signed and dated 46
- oil on canvas
- 44 by 36cm.; 17¼ by 14¼in.
Provenance
Arthur Tooth and Sons Ltd, London, where acquired by Laurence Olivier, 29th October 1947
Exhibited
London, Arthur Tooth and Sons Ltd, Paintings by Nadia Benois, 24th September - 18th October 1947, cat. no. 17.
Condition
Original canvas, the canvas undulates very slightly in places but otherwise appears sound. There is evidence of a very slight vertical scuff at the right vertical edge. There is some light surface dirt in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition, which a rich impasto surface.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is presented in an ornate gilded frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."