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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- A group of five set designs including the unrealised production of Sylvie, Bolero, Psyche and Faust, and 23 maquette cut-outs for stage sets
Sylvie: signed in Latin l.l; inscribed and dated 28 II 1901 l.r. and further signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse; Bolero: inscribed and dated 18 IX 1928 on reverse; Psyche: inscribed and dated V 1935; Faust: signed and inscribed in Latin and dated 1948 on the reverse
- watercolour, pen and ink, wash over pencil on paper
- largest: 31.2 by 47.2cm, 12¼ by 14 ¾in.
Condition
Maquette cut-outs: The paper is slightly dirty and work with pencil smudges and handling marks. Some pieces with pin holes.
Sylvie: there is some crinkling to the edges of the sheet, and pencil smudges.
Faust: The sheet is slightly discoloured and the watercolours have faded a bit. There is evidence of creasing to the corners and some minor paintloss t.r.as a result of a pinhole. Held in a modern painted wooden frame and under glass.
"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."