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Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinsky
- Set design for Tannhäuser
- signed in Latin and with artist's monogram l.l.; further stamped with artist monogram on the reverse
- tempera on canvas
- 58.5 by 48.7cm, 23 by 19in.
Provenance
Collection of Rostislav Dobuzhinsky, the son of the artist
Condition
The surface is dirty and there is craquelure in some areas, especially the clouds on the right hand side. There may also be some paint loss in the cloud areas. Held in a wood frame and 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
Dobuzhinsky produced the stage and costume designs for the 1930 production of Wagner's Tannhäuser at the National Opera of Lithuania in Kaunas.