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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two set designs for Act IV of La Somnambule and Werther
- one inscribed in Latin and dated 32 l.l.; further dated 14.IV.52 l.m.; and inscribed in Latin on reverse; the other inscribed in Latin Werther IV l.l., further signed and dated 1950 on reverse
watercolour and ink over pencil on paper
- 22 by 32.1cm, 8 1/2 by 12 1/2 in.; 18.5 by 26cm, 7 1/4 by 10 1/4 in.
Condition
La Somnambule: There are nicks, creases and minor tears to the edges of the sheet. There is a layer of light surface dirt and the sheet has discoloured. Unframed.
"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
Werther was produced at La Scala, Milan, in 1950. Benois produced designs for La Scala between 1950 and 1959, and his son Nikolai also worked there as principal scenographer.
La Somnambule (The Sleepwalker) is a ballet by New York City Ballet co-founder and balletmaster, George Balanchine, made to Vittorio Rieti's music using themes from the operas of Vincenzo Bellini including La Sonnambula, Norma, I Puritani, and I Capuleti e i Montecchi (1830-35) and costumes by Karinska. The premiere took place with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo on February 27, 1946, at City Center of Music and Drama, New York.