- 763
Yannis Tsarouchis
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Yannis Tsarouchis
- Set Designs for 'The Persians' and for 'The Birds', from Sir Peter Daubeny's World Theatre Season
- (i) signed in Greek, dedicated For Peter Daubeny and dated 64 lower left; (ii) signed in Greek and dated 62 upper right
- (i) watercolour, gouache and pencil on paper; (ii) gouache on paper
- (i) 26.5 by 40.5cm., 10½ by 16in.; (ii) 13.5 by 25.5cm., 5¼ by 10in.
Provenance
Sir Peter Daubeny
Condition
Unexamined out of the frame and under glass. The Tsarouchis design for the 'Persians' is much less yellow than in the catalogue illustration and the colours richer in reality, apart from some undulation of the sheet it is in good overall condition. The works are overall in good condition and are sold as viewed.
"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
Sold together with five other works on paper relating to the theatre by various artists, respectively depicting Noel Coward's Fallen Angels at The Ambassors Theatre in 1949; sketches of the cast members at the Ambassadors Theatre; a scene from Der Hauptmann von Köpenick during Peter Daubeny's World Theatre Season in 1973; a scene by Andrzej Wajda dated 20.10.1973 and dedicated to Peter Daubeny, and of a set design by Vychodil.