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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois, 1870-1960
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Set design for Sadko
- signed and inscribed in Cyrillic l.l. and dated 1936; also inscribed l.r.
- watercolour, gouache and Indian ink over pencil on paper
- 44.5 by 65cm., 17¾ by 25in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Sotheby's London, 30 May 1974, Lot 30
Sotheby's New York, 6 December 1979, Lot 25
Marina Henderson, 2000
Sotheby's London, 30 May 1974, Lot 30
Sotheby's New York, 6 December 1979, Lot 25
Marina Henderson, 2000
Condition
The sheet is slightly undulated and there are some tears (apprx 1-3cm.) at the left and right edges. There are also some possibly stains and there is light surface dirt. The corners are gently creased. Minor flecks of paint have been lost in certain places, and there are some slight scratches to the upper center. Held in a gold and brown 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
Please see Opéra Russe à Paris, 1930, plate 1 for a similar design and for notes on the production by Alexander Benois, please see A.Benois, Reminiscences in Russian Ballet, New York: Da Capo Press, 1977, p.95