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Nikolai Alexandrovich Benois
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nikolai Alexandrovich Benois
- two set designs for a production of sadko
- both signed in Cyrillic and dated 1937 l.r., titled and inscribed La Scala 1937 in Cyrillic on the surround
- pastel on paper
- each 26 by 33cm., 10 1/4 by 13in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, Ballet and Theatre Material, 4 March 1982, lot 58 and 59
Condition
The sheets have been cut unevenly and there is some wear to the corners. The paper is a little dirty with media staining and some glue residue in places. Both held in matching wooden frames and under glass. Unexamined out of frames.
"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."