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Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky, 1875-1957
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
- six costumes designs comprising five designs from a production of War and Peace and one design for a warrior
- all signed with artist's cypher in Latin, five dated 1947, one dated 1957, all further variously inscribed in Latin
- watercolour and pen and ink over pencil on paper, unframed
- five 37.5 by 26cm., 14¾ by 10¼in., one 30.5 by 24cm., 12 by 9½in.
Condition
All sheets have slightly discoloured and show some wear and minor damage to the edges. The colours have faded slightly and there is some staining in places. 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."