A non-commission officer of His Majesty's Hussar Guards Regiment

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Dmitrii Aleksandrovich Benkendorf (b.1845)
A non-commission officer of His Majesty's Hussar Guards Regiment
signed in Cyrillic 'Benkendorf' (lower left)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with white, on card
18 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. (46.7 x 20 cm.)

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Lot Essay

Benkendorf is particularly well-known for his depictions of officers and NCO of the Imperial Russian Guard. His watercolours have been extensively reproduced as lithographs and postcards.
This original watercolour appears to be unlisted and is therefore unique.

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