4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions
4 June 2014
*§ 253. BENOIS, ALEXANDER (1870-1960)
Sphynx at Fontainebleau, signed and dated twice, once “7.IX.1935”, also further signed, inscribed “Fontainebleau” and dated on the reverse.
Pencil and watercolour on paper, 26 by 44 cm.
6,000-9,000 GBP
Provenance: Collection of Frank Rickwood OBE, the distinguished geologist and oil explorer.
Thence by descent.
Private collection, Barbados.
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