Lot 179
  • 179

Georgy and Vladimir Stenberg

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Georgy and Vladimir Stenberg
  • Costume Design for DAY AND NIGHT, circa 1920s
  • signed in Cyrillic (lower left)
  • gouache and pastel on paper
  • 15 by 11 3/4 in.
  • 38 by 30 cm

Provenance

Estate of Natalie Babel Brown (daughter of Isaac Babel)

Condition

The sheet is a little dirty, stained, and yellowed and shows minor signs of foxing. There is a small spot of stray pigment to the upper left. Otherwise is very decent condition. Held in a modern wood frame and under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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