Lot 105
  • 105

Lev Samoilovich Bakst and Studio, 1866-1924

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lev Samoilovich Bakst and Studio
  • costume design for the production Prologue La Reine
  • bears signature in Latin l.r. and variously inscribed
  • watercolour and gouache over pencil heightened with gold paint
  • 32.5 by 24.5cm., 12¾ by 9¾in.

Condition

The edges of the sheet are damaged and fragile. The paper has discoloured and there is some light staining in places. Held in a modern gold painted frame and behind glass; unexamined out of frame.
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