Lot 397
  • 397

Anatoly Galaktionovich Petritsky

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Anatoly Galaktionovich Petritsky
  • costume design
  • signed in Cyrillic t.r.
  • gouache with pen and ink over pencil and collage on paper with silver paint
  • image size: 52.75 by 40cm., 20 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.

Condition

The sheet is worn and stained especially along the lower edge, with losses to the top right hand corner and along the lower right hand edge. There is a repaired tear approx. 3cm. long running up from the lower right hand edge The sheet is crumpled and creased in places throughout with some slight paint loss along the creases. The colours have faded a little. Held in a gold painted wooden frame with plaster mouldings 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."

Catalogue Note

This costume design is believed to be for the 1926 production of Prince Igor