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Bakst, Léon--Alexandre, Arsène.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- The Decorative Art of Léon Bakst... [with] notes on the ballets by Jean Cocteau. London: Fine Art Society, 1913
first edition, folio (402 x 265mm.), portrait and 77 mounted plates by Bakst, comprising 50 coloured plates (4 folding) and 27 plain plates, original half vellum gilt, top edge gilt
Ballets Russes. Supplément au No. du 15 Juin 1910 de Comoedia illustré. Paris, 1910, (313 x 246mm.), coloured and plain illustrations by Léon Bakst, original wrappers by Bakst
together 2 volumes
Ballets Russes. Supplément au No. du 15 Juin 1910 de Comoedia illustré. Paris, 1910, (313 x 246mm.), coloured and plain illustrations by Léon Bakst, original wrappers by Bakst
together 2 volumes
Provenance
[The Decorative Art] Maud Dowro, ownership inscription on pastedown dated 1913
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."