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Lev Samoilovich Bakst
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Lev Samoilovich Bakst
- Three Costume Designs for Don Juan
- all titled and signed in Cyrillic, two dated 1901 and one dated 1907, one further inscribed
- gouache over pencil on paper with pen and ink
- image sizes: 24.5 by 14.5cm, 9¾ by 5¾ in.; 23 by 14.5cm, 9 by 5¾ in.; 22 by 13.5cm, 8½ by 5¼ in.
Provenance
Christie’s London, Late 18th and 19th Century Continental Drawings, 23 June 1981, lots 166-168
Oleg Zinger, Paris
Thence by descent
Oleg Zinger, Paris
Thence by descent
Condition
The sheets are slightly discoloured and stained . The design for Ines has been rough cut along the left hand edge. The designs for Zhenschina and Isabel have repaired tears to the paper which are visible with the naked eye. The colours are fairly fresh. Held in matching wooden frames and under glass. Unexamined out of frames.
"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
Please see lot 152 for a short biography of Oleg Zinger.