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Leon Bakst
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon Bakst
- Costume design for Act II of Le Prince Anglais
- signed in Latin and dated 21 l.r. and titled t.r.
- watercolour and pencil heightened with gold and silver on paper
- image size: 28 by 21cm, 11 by 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired by André Doderet, personal assistant of Gabriele d’Annunzio, in the 1940s
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner
Condition
The sheet appears sounds and has discoloured due to age. There is some minor undulation to the surface of the paper due to the way it has been attached to the mount. Held in a gold wooden frame under glass. 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."
Catalogue Note
Jean Babilée (b.1923), the French dancer and choreographer, is one of modern ballet’s greatest performers and has frequently been compared to Nijinsky. He was principal dancer for several celebrated companies, including Les Ballets des Champs-Elysées and Les Ballets de Paris, before forming his own company Les Ballets Jean Babilée in the 1950s.