The Grand Staircase at Peterhof Palace, Alexander Nikolaevich Benois

Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
1870 - 1960
The Grand Staircase at Peterhof Palace

signed in Latin, titled "L'Escalier des Marchands" / au Grand Palais de Peterhof and dated 1901 on the reverse; further bearing a signed dedication dated 1949 on a card attached to the backing board
watercolour and body colour over pencil on paper
Sheet: 23 by 16cm, 9 by 6¼in.
Framed: 51.5 by 44.5cm, 20¼ by 17½in.

Condition Report:
The sheet has discoloured. There are a few very minor nicks to the lower right edge. Otherwise in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the mount in the two top corners. Framed and glazed.

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