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Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
- costume design for Bronislava Nijinska for the 1932 production of bolero
- signed in Latin l.r.; further inscribed Nijinska Bolero on the reverse
- watercolour over pencil on paper
- image size: 36 by 26.5cm., 14 1/4 by 10 1/2 in.
Condition
The sheet has pin-holes to the corners and is a little discoloured with spots of foxing to the arms and head of the dancer. The colours have faded a bit. There are light spots of staining in places. Held in a stained 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.
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
For a pencil sketch of the offered lot please see Exhibition catalogue Nathalie Goncharova, Michel Larionov, Centre Pompidou, 1995, p.163, (illustrated )