- 851
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Set design for Amphion
- signed in Latin and dated 1931 l.r.; further signed, dated 1931 and inscribed Décor (1er effet) du Ballet Amphion de Paul Valéry on reverse
- gouache and ink on paper
- 45.5 by 59.5cm, 17 3/4 by 23 1/4 in.
Condition
There is a small 2cm loss to the lower hand corner and a small pin hole to this corner. There are some slight creases in places. The colours are strong. Held in a dark 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."
Catalogue Note
Ida Rubenstein's company premiered Amphion on 23 June 1931 at the Opéra de Paris. The present design is thought to be for Act I, in which Amphion, the son of Zeus and Antiope, is woken by Apollo who presents him with a lyre.