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Lot 360
  • 360

Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky
  • Costume Design for Khovanshchina
  • signed in Cyrillic and dated 1913 l.m.
  • gouache on paper
  • 73.5 by 73.5cm, 29 by 29in.

Provenance

Sotheby's London, Diaghilev Ballet Material, 18 July 1968, lot 56

Condition

Paper has creases and buckling in places throughout. There is a small area missing the surface layer of paper in the top right and left corners. Small circular imprints are spaced at regular points along the edges. There is a thin layer of surface dirt and minor spots of foxing in places throughout. There are some flecks of colour loss in places throughout. Held in a modern white-painted 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."