- 188
Kruchenykh, Aleksei.
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Chornaya taina Esenina [Esenin's dark secret]--Gibel Esenina [Esenin's death]--Khuligan Esenin [Esenin the hooligan]. Moscow: the author, 1926, 3 volumes, 8vo, original illustrated wrappers, wrappers slightly worn
- Paper
Kalendar [with introduction by Boris Pasternak]. Moscow: Soyuz Poetov, 1926, 8vo, [limited to 1,000 copies], original illustrated wrappers, small stain in lower margin, sticky tape on backstrip
together 4 volumes
together 4 volumes
Literature
Hellyer 214, 220, 228, 227; The Russian Avant-Garde Book 646, 666, 644 (Kalendar not listed)
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
The ruralist poet Sergei Esenin committed suicide in December 1925 after writing a suicide note in his own blood. Such a dramatic end inspired the writing of several books by Kruchenykh and Mayakovsky, the latter of whom was to commit suicide a few years later.