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Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova, 1881-1962
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
- a group of 8 lithographs from La Cité
- each signed with initials in Latin in the plate and further signed in full l.l.
- lithograph on paper
- each sheet: 230 by 145mm., 9 by 5¾in.
Provenance
Professor N.L.Okunev, Prague
Thence by decent
Literature
Ye. Petrova (ed.), Russian Futurism and David Burliuk, the Father of Russian Futurism, St. Petersburg, Palace Edition, 2000, another set ill. plates 144-148
Condition
Some of the sheets are roughly cut with creases to the edges. There are slight spots of staining. Unframed.
"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
In 1920, following her emigration to Paris, Goncharova created the illustrations for La Cité, a collection of poems by Alexander Roubakin which had as its main theme modern urban life.