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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Two Costume Designs: Raven Fancy Dress Costume from Petrushka and A Character from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
- Petrushka signed, titled in Latin and dated 1956; Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme signed with artist's initials in Latin, titled and dated 1932
- both watercolour, ink and pencil on paper
- 31 by 22.5cm, 12 by 8 3/4 in.; 31 by 23cm, 12 by 9in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Acquired from the above in 1970 by a close friend of the artist's daughter in New York
Condition
Le Corbeau: watercolour and ink and pencil on paper. The paper is a bit dirty with some stray smudges and stains. Minor spots of foxing in the upper right corner. The paper is a bit buckled along the left edge. Held in a wood frame with cloth matte and under glass. Unexamined out of frame. Le Bourgeois Gentil homme: watercolour and ink and pencil on paper. The paper is a bit dirty with some stray smudges and stains. Very minor instances of foxing. Held in a wooden frame with cloth matte and under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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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."