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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Set Design for Le Pavillon d'Armide depicting Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky and Alexandra Fedorova
- signed in Latin l.l. and inscribed Le Pavillon d'Armide IIeme tableau l.r.; further inscribed in Latin on the reverse
- watercolour, ink and pencil on paper
- 25.5 by 35cm, 10 by 14 in.
Provenance
Duke of Portland, United Kingdom, late 1950s
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
The sheet appears sound but a little discoloured. The pigments have faded a little. Otherwise the work is in good condition and ready to hang. Held in a gold 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
Executed circa 1909.