Lot 261
  • 261

Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin
  • illustration from the fairy tale the prophet elijah and saint nicholas
  • signed in Latin and with initials in Cyrillic and dated 1932 l.r.; further inscribed with the artist's name and address on reverse
  • watercolour over pencil on paper with pen and ink
  • image size: 19.5 by 15.5in., 7 3/4 by 16in.

Condition

The sheet is a little discoloured and the colours a little faded. Held in a silver painted wooden frame 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.
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