863 - VIEWS OF ST PETERSBURG

VIEWS OF ST PETERSBURG Lithographed by Schultz (3 lithographs) Paris: Lemercier; Karlsruhe; St Petersburg: Velten, at the Dutch Church House, [1850s]. Three tinted lithographs: 1. MONUMENT TO THE LATE EMPEROR NICHOLAS. Lithographed by Schultz after a drawing by I. Charlemagne. Plate: 25 x 34 cm. Sheet: 39.5 x 56 cm. In good condition. Minor rubbing, soiling, foxing, pencil inscriptions on the reverse. 2. THE IMPERIAL STABLES IN PETERHOF. Lithographed by Schultz after a drawing by I. Charlemagne. Plate: 24.5 x 36 cm. Sheet: 40 x 57 cm. In good condition. Minor rubbing, soiling, foxing, a small tear along the upper margin. 3. THE ANNUNCIATION BRIDGE IN SAINT PETERSBURG. Drawn from nature by Couradi, lithographed by Schultz. Plate: 27.5 x 45 cm. Sheet: 44 x 61 cm. In good condition. Minor rubbing, soiling, tears along the edges, foxing. Iosif Iosifovich Charlemagne (Joseph-Maria Charlemagne-Baudet; 1824-1870) was an architect and artist, Academician of Architecture of the Imperial Academy of Arts, and one of the most celebrated artists and graphic artists to create picturesque views of St Petersburg. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.