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Bakst, Léon--Alexandre, Arsène and Jean Cocteau.
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Description
- L'Art decoratif de Léon Bakst: essay critique par Arséne Alexandre, notes sur les ballets par Jean Cocteau. Paris: Maurice de Brunoff, 1913
- 413 x 290mm; 16 1/4 x 11 1/2in
4to (395 x 265mm.), number 14 of a limited edition of 80 copies, signed by the publisher, photographic frontispiece portrait of Bakst, woodcut headpieces by Bakst, 77 tipped-in colour and monochrome plates from original drawings (some folding), with an original gouache signed by bakst, entitled "Le scribe" and with pencil notes (partly erased), original vellum gilt, both covers decorated with gilt image of a fawn, flat spine gilt, top edge gilt, other edges uncut, without slipcase
Provenance
Lucy Spiegl, bookplate
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
This lavish edition was produced in a limited print run of 80 copies with the text in either French or English. The illustrations depict costume and stage designs produced by Bakst for the Ballets Russes from 1901 onwards.