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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois, 1870-1960
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Set Design for La Favorita, Act III, La Scala, Milan,
- signed in Latin l.r.
- watercolour, Indian ink and gouache on paper
- 31.5 by 49cm., 12½ by 19¼in.
Provenance
Private Collection, USA
Hessen Collection, USA
Condition
The sheet is undulated with some creases, particularly to the extreme right hand side. The corners appear scratched, and there is a loss to the upper left hand corner. There are minor smudges and scratches in some places. The work may be a little dirty. Held in a decoratively painted wood frame with fabric slip and under glass. 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
La Favorita was staged in Milan for the first time on 30 September 1948. Similar designs from this production can be found in the archives at La Scala.