Lot 174
  • 174

Kulbin, Nikolai, editor.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Studiya impressionistov [Impressionists' studio]. St Petersburg: N.I. Butkovskoi, 1910
  • Paper
small folio (270 x 187mm.), illustrations in the text, 5 plates with tipped-in colour illustrations, old red silk covers, original upper wrapper bound in, silk covering worn, repaired hole in upper wrapper

Literature

Hellyer 495; The Russian Avant-Garde Book 4

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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 early Futurist journal contains the first publication of one of Khlebnikov's early poems, "Zaklyatie smekhom" [Incantation by laughter], as well as a play by Evreinov and illustrations by Kulbin and Shmit-Ryzhova.