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Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
- Set Design for Shota Rustaveli
- signed in Latin, inscribed Paris 1943 l.r. and titled in Latin l.l.; further stamped with Lifar's collector's stamp and inscribed on the reverse
- watercolour, gouache and graphite on paper
- 56 by 75cm, 22 by 29 1/2 in.
Provenance
The Collection of Serge Lifar, Lausanne
Condition
The sheet is undulated and there is a rip approximately 4.5cm in length to the right edge. There are three pinholes to the upper edge. There are light creases and handling marks around the edges. There are spots of staining, particularly to the floor of the stage. Held in a silver painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."