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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Three costume designs
- two signed with initials and dated 1923 and 1924; one signed in Latin l.r.; all variously inscribed
- watercolour over pencil on paper with pen and ink
- largest: 48.2 by 31cm, 19 by 12 ΒΌ in.
Provenance
Oleg Zinger, Paris
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Belle Allemande: The sheet is discoloured. There is a repaired tear to the sheet 9cm running along the bottom edge, and a further repair in the upper left corner. There are handling marks in places throughout and some surface staining. The colours have faded a bit. Held in a simple painted wooden frame and under glass.
Dame au bal: The sheet is slightly discoloured. There are pinholes to the corners and some handling marks and light surface stains.
Gustave: The sheet is discoloured. There are pinholes to the corners and light handling marks throughout. The corners are slightly worn and creased.
"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
Two of these designs are for Dame aux Camelias.