The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Peter the Great
signed in Cyrillic '…sandr Benua' (lower left) and inscribed with title in Russian 'Tsarevich Aleksei/Petr' (upper right)
12⁷⁄₈ x 7³⁄₄ in. (32.7 x 20.2 cm.)

Condition report:
The sheet is hinged at the upper left and right corners. The left, lower and right edges are lined with Japanese paper. All four edges are slightly worn with minor associated losses. There is some minor fraying to the sheet at the lower right edge. The sheet has cockled slightly. There is a minor tear at the upper right edge (approx. ½ in.). There are scattered surface stains overall. The sheet has slightly discolored. The pigments have faded slightly.

Catherine I
signed in Cyrillic 'Aleksandr Benua' (lower right) and inscribed with title in Russian 'Tsarevich Aleksei/Ekaterina' (upper right)
12³⁄₈ x 9 in. (31.5 x 22.8 cm.)

Condition report:
The sheet is hinged at the upper left and right corners. The left edge is slightly uneven and irregular. There is staining to the extreme edges, most noticeably along the right edge, to the right of the figure’s shoulder, and a few scattered stains overall. The sheet has slightly discolored. The pigments have faded slightly.

For further information on this lot please contact Izabela Grocholski on + 1 212 636 2302 or at igrocholski@christies.com.