Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova

Lefebvre-Foinet Collection

The sheet has discoloured slightly and there is scattered staining and foxing throughout. The upper edge is even, the other three are uneven. There is slight creasing along the upper edge. There are pinholes in all four corners and in places at the edges. On the reverse are inscriptions in pastel and felt-tip pen which are just discernible from the front in the upper margin above the composition. There is a light covering of surface dirt. Held in a simple 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.
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This set design was probably for the ballet Vision antique, which Goncharova worked on in the early 1940s and which was staged by Boris Kniaseff's company at the Marigny Theatre in Paris during the German occupation.