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Diaghilev, Sergei.
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Serge Diaghilev"), in French, to an unnamed friend, about Nijinsky
thanking him for sending the envelope which should contain Nijinsky's will ("...le testament de Nijinsky..."), and which he received safely, noting that he will not fail to hand it to his sister Bronislava Nijinskaya on his next visit to Monte Carlo, 1 page, 8vo, printed stationery of the Hotel Continental, Paris, 15 December 1922, creased, small tears to left-hand margin repaired on verso
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."
Catalogue Note
Nijinsky's dancing career had effectively come to an end in 1919, following a nervous breakdown, and the dancer was to spend his remaining 31 years in and out of psychiatric hospitals.