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Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
- Study of a Flamenco Dancer
- signed in Latin l.l. and numbered MLF072 l.r.
- charcoal on paper
- 90 by 56cm, 35 1/2 by 22in.
Provenance
Lefebvre-Foinet Collection
Condition
The sheet has been laid down on Japanese paper. The sheet has discoloured in line with age. There are paper losses to the lower left edge which have been repaired. There are tears along all four edges, most notably to the centre of the top edge across the headdress, to the right of the signature and across the dancer's right shoe. There are cuts across the lower left corner. The top corners are worn. There are pinholes in each corner and a small hole in the upper left quadrant. There is a glue stain across the dancer's forehead. The sheet is attached to the mount in all four corners. Held in a simple white wooden frame behind plexiglass. 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 present lot was executed circa 1916 and relates to Goncharova's work on the two Spanish-themed ballets Espagne and Triana.