ALEXANDRE BENOIS (RUSSIAN 1870-1960)

Study for The Bath of the Marquise, ca. 1906
oil on canvas
27 x 18 cm (10 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)

PROVENANCE
From the Collection of professor A. Abramian (Erevan)
Private Collection, New York

CONDITION
Observed in framed, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Scattered losses to the perimeter due to rubbing from the frame. A light surface scratch visible to the right of the bather, measuring 10 cm (4in.) in length. Inspection under UV shows no apparent sign of restoration.
In original Italian XVIII century hand carved and guild tabernacle frame with two putties underneath the gothic style frieze with rosettes, framed dimensions: 58 x 38 cm (22 7/8 x 15 in.)

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