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BORIS MIKHAILOVICH KUSTODIEV | Set Design for Snow Maiden
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev
- Set Design for Snow Maiden
- signed in Cyrillic, inscribed Snegurochka and dated 1918 l.r.
- watercolour and pencil heightened with gouache on cardboard
- 22.5 by 30cm, 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 in.
Condition
The board has been attached to the mount with tape and has discoloured in line with age. There are two small indentations along the middle of the lower edge, accompanied by ink spots. There is a thin layer of surface dirt with marks and stains in places. There are faint water stains throughout, most notably in the upper right and left corners, and a horizontal line of staining in the top left corner. Held in a simple, gold-painted 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."