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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Set Design for Andrea Chénier
- signed with artist's initials in Latin and dated 1949 l.l.; further dated 5.I.49 l.r.; further signed in Latin, dated 1949 and inscribed pour La Scala on the reverse
- gouache and watercolour over pencil on paper with pen and ink
- sheet size: 31.2 by 50cm, 12 by 19 1/2 in.
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
The sheet is worn at the corners with creases and some small tears and is slightly discoloured. There is some light abrasion to the paint surface at the edges and the colours have faded a bit. Some of the pencil lines have smudged a little. Held in modern 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
Benois designed the sets and costumes for the 1951 production of Umberto Giordano's Andrea Chénier at La Scala.