864 - MEYER JOHANN JAKOB (1787-1858)

MEYER JOHANN JAKOB (1787-1858) View of Monplaisir Palace at Peterhof (No. 3) After J. Meyer, lithographed by Schultz. St Petersburg: published by Velten; Paris: lithographed by Lemercier, [1855]. Lithograph. 35 x 42.5 cm. Caption in Russian and French. In good condition. Damp stains, foxing, tears along the left margin. Monogram stamp ‘A II’ in an oval in the lower right corner. Sheet from J. Meyer’s album ‘Picturesque Views of the Imperial Palaces and Gardens in the Environs of St Petersburg’. St Petersburg, [1855]. Meyer’s drawings are considered among the most picturesque and accurate views of the environs of the northern capital in the first half of the 19th century. Johann Jakob Meyer (1787-1858), Swiss by origin, was one of the finest watercolourists of the 19th century. He came to Russia in 1842 and worked there for about three years. 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.