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Anatoly Galaktionovich Petritsky
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Anatoly Galaktionovich Petritsky
- Costume design
- watercolour and collage on paper
- 63.5 by 44cm., 24 3/4 by 17 1/4 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, Russian 20th Century and Avant-Garde Art, 23rd May 1990, lot 363
Condition
The sheet has been laid on card. There is a small area of paint loss to the right edge, a pinhole in the upper section and a repaired area of paper loss to the lower edge. There are repaired tears to the right edge, the longest approximately 7cm. Ther eis a light surface scratch to the torso of the figure. There is a layer of surface dirt and the sheet has discoloured in places. Held in a simple 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."
Catalogue Note
This costume design is believed to be for the 1926 production of Prince Igor. For similar designs from this ballet, please see I.Vrona, Zhittya i tvorchist A.G.Petrits'kogo, nos.90 and 91.