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Alexandre Nikolaevich Benois 1870-1960
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexandre Nikolaevich Benois
- Set of three costume designs from "Le Jongleur de Notre Dame": three drawings
- Each titled and annotated, one signed with artist's monogram AB and dated 1938
Watercolor, ink, pencil and colored pencil on paper, one with fabric swatch pinned to sheet, unframed
- Each 14 7/8 by 10 1/4 in.
- 38 by 26 cm.
Condition
All three sheets are matted but unframed. Sheets are hinged at upper corners. All have handling marks and slight smudges to surface inherent to purpose of works. Two with remains of scotch tape on verso. One with stronger light discoloration than others. Overall all three works are in good condition with little fading to pigments and no tears to sheets.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.