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Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- Costume Designs for Swan Lake and The Nutcracker
- one signed in Latin l.r, titled and annotated along the top edge; the other signed in Latin l.l., annotated, titled and dated 1935 t.l.
- watercolour, ink and gouache on paper
- 24 by 15.5cm, 9 1/2 by 6 1/4 in.; 38 by 26.5cm, 15 by 10 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired from Cassirer Fine Art, South Africa, in 1988
Condition
Costume Design for Swan Lake
The edges of the sheet are slightly uneven. There are pinholes along the top edge. There is a crease across the top right corner and light creasing throughout. The sheet has discoloured. The sheet is hinged to the mount along the top edge. There are the remains of glue stains on the reverse. Held in a gilt wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
Costume Design for The Nutcracker
The edges of the sheet are slightly uneven and it is undulating slightly. The sheet has discoloured. The sheet is hinged to the mount along the top edge. Held in a gilt wooden frame behind 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."