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Léon Bakst
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Léon Bakst
- Costume Design for a Valet in Phaedre
- signed in Latin and dated 1923 l.l., inscribed Phaedre t.l. and inscribed in Latin t.r.
- watercolour, gouache and gold paint over pencil on paper
- image size: 28.5 by 21.5cm, 11 1/4 by 8 3/4 in.
Provenance
The family of the artist
Sotheby's New York, Costume and Décor Designs, Drawings, Photographs and Books, 6 December 1979, lot 41
Sotheby's New York, Costume and Décor Designs, Drawings, Photographs and Books, 6 December 1979, lot 41
Condition
The sheet is slightly uneven and is mounted on white card. The sheet is a little dirty and has scattered flecks and minor spots of foxing. There is some staining along the left edge. There are flecks of paint loss to the figure and some fading of the figure's feet, particularly the right one. There are a few surface scratches in the centre. Held in a silver-painted wooden 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."