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Léon Bakst
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Léon Bakst
- Study of a Kneeling Nude
- signed in Latin and dated 16 l.r.
- sanguine on paper
- 30 x 37cm ; 11 3/4 by 14 1/2 in.
Provenance
Piasa, Paris, Importants tableaux anciens-dessins anciens et du XIX siècle, 14 December 1998, lot 317
Condition
The sheet, which has discoloured in line with age, especially along all four borders, has been laid on card and mounted on support with two pieces of adhesive tape. Remnants of glue visible on the right border and towards the lower left corner. Two small tears visible on the upper border towards the model’s hand have been restored. Very slight warping towards the right border. A water stain visible towards the middle left of the composition. Very minor foxing toward the top right part of the composition. There are minor superficial dirt spots across the composition.
Framed and glazed.
Overall in very good condition.
"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."