ALEXANDER BENOIS (1870-1960) Church in Bièvres, France signed, dated and situated '9.IV.1935 Bièvres' (lower centre), signed 'Alexander Benois' (lower right) pencil and watercolour on paper 25.5 x 33 cm PROVENANCE : Estate of the artist, Paris Collection of Nicola Benois (1901-1988), the artist's son, Milan By descent Acquired by the current owner Collection of Julian Barran Ltd, London Christie's London, Important Russian Art, 24.11.2014, lot 94 Private collection, Europe At the buyer's request, we are happy to provide a general condition report for the lot described above. However, as we are not professional curators or conservators, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist or conservator of their choice for a full professional assessment. Descriptions of the condition of objects in the catalogue or in any correspondence are given for guidance only and should not be regarded as a substitute for a first-hand valuation. ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE