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Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
- Dress Pattern for Myrbor with Moons and Stars
- inscribed in Cyrillic l.l. and numbered MLF098 l.r.
- collage, gouache and gold paint over charcoal on paper laid on cardboard
- 151 by 244cm, 59 1/2 by 96in.
- Executed in the 1920s
Provenance
Lefebvre-Foinet Collection
Condition
The paper is backed with foamcore. The sheet has been extended with a second sheet and the diagonal join is visible at the far right of the composition. There is extensive creasing and throughout the sheet. In the areas of green as well as the unpainted area at the bottom are a few scattered paper patches which are original to the work. There are a couple of minor tears in places at the edges. In the upper right there are two punctures. The sheet has discoloured in line with age and there is a layer of surface dirt. Held behind plexiglass in a simple white frame. 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
Paris had been in thrall to all things Russian ever since the spectacular success of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Schéhérazade in 1910. When Goncharova and Larionov settled there permanently in 1917 they found themselves very much in vogue. Goncharova had already indirectly influenced fashions with her highly stylised costume designs for the Ballets Russes when she was approached by Marie Cuttoli to design for her couture house Myrbor. According to her contract, Goncharova was to submit one design a month. Not only did she produce shawls, dresses, coats and carpets for the couture house, but she also designed the company logo, letterhead and advertisements.