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Leon Bakst
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon Bakst
- Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in Phèdre
- signed in Latin and dated 23 l.r.; further bearing collector's label on the reverse
- gouache and pencil heightened with silver on paper
- image size: 48 by 32cm, 19 by 12 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 paper has dicoloured due to age and there are some minor spots of foxing and staining, especially to the lower section of the sheet. There are small flecks of paint loss to the black gouache. There is a small tear in the bottom left hand corner and some minor sheet loss near the top left hand corner next to the frame. Held in a simple 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
Gabriele d'Annunzio was one of Italy's most prominent literary figures during the early twentieth century. He had a high-profile affair with Ida Rubinstein and collaborated on her stage productions.