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Léon Bakst
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon Bakst
- La Bonne fée from La Belle au bois dormant
- variously inscribed in Latin and stamped with the artist's signature l.r.
- pencil and watercolour heightened with gold on paper laid on board
- 29.5 by 45cm, 11 1/2 by 17 3/4 in.
Provenance
Christie's South Kensington, Impressionist and Modern Art, 27 October 2005, lot 114
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is attached to the board along all four edges, it is lifting in the middle and undulating slightly. The corners are slightly worn. The sheet has discoloured, there is a layer of surface dirt and is foxing throughout. Held behind glass in a simple gilt wooden 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."