- 759
Alexandre Benois
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexandre Benois
- A Group of Five Costume Designs for Pique Dame and La Valse
- variously signed, inscribed and two dated 1928
- pencil, ink, watercolour and silver paint on paper
- largest: 31 by 24cm, 12 1/4 by 9 1/2 in.; smallest: 28 by 20cm, 11 by 8 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 13 March 1980, lot 123 (one design)
Sotheby's London, 23 October 1980, lot 165 (two designs)
Sotheby's London, 23 October 1980, lot 165 (two designs)
Condition
Sheets are slightly discoloured. Two works have been laid down. There are some minor paper losses to the edges of the officer in the green uniform, which also has foxing in the upper part. Held in matching gold-painted frames behind 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."