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Dmitri Semenovich Stelletsky
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dmitri Semenovich Stelletsky
- Knights on Horseback from The Tale of Igor's Campaign
- signed in Cyrillic l.c.
- gouache over pencil on paper
- 59 by 44cm, 23 1/4 by 17 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the present owner in Paris before 1960
Condition
The paper is discolored in accordance with its age. There are water stains visible in the lower half of the composition. There are some spots of foxing. Held in a 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."
"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
The 12th century epic poem The Tale of Igor’s Campaign tells the story of Prince Igor Svyatoslavich the Brave and his futile attempts to take over the southern Don region in 1185. The story has inspired a number of Russian artists including Viktor Vasnetsov, Ivan Bilibin and the composer Alexander Borodin, who adapted it into an opera in 1890.
Stelletsy’s illustrations for the poem are characteristically intricate and dynamic, as seen in the present lot. He uses bold colours and elegant patterns to convey the dramatic scenes.