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Leon Bakst and Studio
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Leon Bakst and Studio
- Costume Design for an Odalisque in Sheherezade
- signed in Latin t.r.
- watercolour, gouache, gold paint and pencil on paper
- 33 by 28cm, 13 by 11in.
Provenance
Collection of Cyril Beaumont
Acquired from the above by John Carr Doughty in 1944
A gift from John Carr Doughty to the present owner in the 1990s
Acquired from the above by John Carr Doughty in 1944
A gift from John Carr Doughty to the present owner in the 1990s
Exhibited
London, National Gallery, CEMA, Exhibition of Ballet Designs, 1946
Edinburgh, College of Art, The Diaghilev exhibition, 1954, no.67
Leicester, The Leicester Art Gallery, Diaghilev (Carr Doughty Collection), 1966
Coventry, Belgrade Theatre, Diaghilev Ballet Designs, 1967
Strasbourg, L’Ancienne Douane, Les ballets russes de Serge de Diaghilev, 1909-1929, 15 May-15 September 1969, no.59
London, The Fine Arts Society, Bakst, 3 December 1973 - 4 January 1974, no.11
Edinburgh, College of Art, The Diaghilev exhibition, 1954, no.67
Leicester, The Leicester Art Gallery, Diaghilev (Carr Doughty Collection), 1966
Coventry, Belgrade Theatre, Diaghilev Ballet Designs, 1967
Strasbourg, L’Ancienne Douane, Les ballets russes de Serge de Diaghilev, 1909-1929, 15 May-15 September 1969, no.59
London, The Fine Arts Society, Bakst, 3 December 1973 - 4 January 1974, no.11
Literature
Strasbourg, L’Ancienne Douane, Les ballets russes de Serge de Diaghilev, 1909-1929, 15 May-15 September 1969, p.64, pl.16, illustrated
London, The Fine Arts Society, Bakst, 3 December 1973-4 January 1974, no.11
London, The Fine Arts Society, Bakst, 3 December 1973-4 January 1974, no.11
Condition
There are nicks to the bottom and right edges of the paper and the surface is dirty. There is a minor stain, probably caused by the adhesive, to the right of the signature near the edge of the paper. There are minor flecks of paintloss in the areas of the skirt heightened with gold paint. The paper is undulating due to being fixed to the mount with adhesive. Held in a wooden frame under glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."