Lot 202
  • 202

Alexander Nikolaevich Benois

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
  • Set Design for Le Pavillon d'Armide depicting Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky and Alexandra Fedorova
  • signed in Latin l.l. and inscribed Le Pavillon d'Armide IIeme tableau l.r.; further inscribed in Latin on the reverse
  • watercolour, ink and pencil on paper
  • 25.5 by 35cm, 10 by 14 in.

Provenance

Duke of Portland, United Kingdom, late 1950s
Thence by descent

Condition

The sheet appears sound but a little discoloured. The pigments have faded a little. Otherwise the work is in good condition and ready to hang. Held in a gold painted wooden frame and under glass.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Executed circa 1909.