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Léon Bakst
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon Bakst
- Costume Design for Hélène de Sparte
- signed in Latin and dated 1912 l.r and inscribed "Helene de Sparte" femmes de la suite de Menelas t.r.
- watercolour over pencil heightened with gold and silver paint on paper
- 28 by 21cm, 11 by 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, Diaghilev Ballet Material, 9-10 July 1969, lot 37
Sotheby's London, Russian Pictures, 20 November 2002, lot 152
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Sotheby's London, Russian Pictures, 20 November 2002, lot 152
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Milan, Rome, Munich, Galleria del Levante, Leon Bakst, 1967, no.16
Literature
Exhibition catalogue Leon Bakst, Milan: Galeria de Levante, 1967, no.16 listed as Femme (Suite de Menelas)
Condition
The sheet is dirty. There are very faint markings near the left middle edge and right edge. The sheet is in overall fine condition. Held in a 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."