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Dorothea Tanning
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Dorothea Tanning
- Study for a Set Design for George Balanchine's 1945 Ballet The Night Shadow
- Watercolor and gouache on paper
- 6 1/4 by 10 3/8 in. (uneven edges)
- 15.9 by 26.4 cm.
- Executed circa 1945.
Provenance
Private Collection
Condition
There is glue residue along the upper edge of the sheet on the recto. The artist's pinholes are evident in all four corners. The sheet has been unevenly trimmed. The picture surface is in excellent condition with bright colors. In generally good condition.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This work is a study for The Night Shadow, a production of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, with choreography by George Balanchine and sets and costumes designed by Dorothea Tanning. It premiered on February 27, 1946 at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.