Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova

Lefebvre-Foinet Collection

The edges are slightly uneven. There are minor tears along all edges of the sheet, some of which have been repaired. There is a grease stain to the upper middle of the sheet. There is a layer of surface dirt and minor spots in places. 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.
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 the early 1920s, the well-known socialite and art patron Mary Hoyt Wiborg commissioned Goncharova to design the decorative scheme for her house in Paris. Although an American, originally of Norwegian extraction, Wiborg spent much of her life in France, even receiving the Légion d’Honneur for her aid to the French war effort in both world wars.