Lot 310: Three Russian Topographical Watercolors of Saint Petersburg and River Landscapes
A trio of watercolor paintings on paper depicting various Russian architectural and landscape subjects. One work portrays a winter scene of the Rostral Columns and the Old Stock Exchange building on Vasilyevsky Island in Saint Petersburg. Another work shows a riverside view of several Russian Orthodox churches with gilded onion domes set amongst greenery. The third, vertically-orientated work, depicts a wide river landscape, likely frozen, with distant architectural silhouettes. The works are executed in a representational style with a soft palette. Each painting is presented in a simple dark wood frame with an off-white card mount. No signatures or maker’s marks are visible on the front of the artworks.
Condition report:
The watercolors appear in good condition with no apparent foxing or paper degradation. The frames exhibit minor surface wear and occasional small scuffs to the edges. The glazing is intact. Auction lot stickers and tags are present on the exterior glass.
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