- 843
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Set design for Act III of Diane de Poitiers
- inscribed in Latin on the reverse The Collection of Rémy Clément
- watercolour and pencil on paper
- 46 by 62cm, 18 by 24 1/4 in.
Condition
The paper has discoloured and is undulated. There are some spots of staining in places and the paint surface has rubbed at the bottom of the 'backdrop'. The colours have faded a bit. Held in a painted wooden frame and under glass, which is very dirty and makes the paper appear as if it were more stained than in reality. Unexamined out of frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Ballet Diane de Poitiers, produced by Ida Rubinstein with choreography by Michel Fokine and music by Jacques Ibert, was first performed at the Paris Opéra on 30 April 1934.
Diane de Poitiers (1499 – 1566) was an influential French noblewoman at the Court of King Francis I and later the favourite mistress of his son, Henri II.