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Léon Bakst
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Léon Bakst
- Portrait of a Young Girl
- signed in Latin, dedicated to Marcel Marquet and dated 1897 l.l.; further inscribed and dedicated by Mary Marquet on the reverse
- watercolour on paper
- 39 by 35cm, 15 1/2 by 13 1/2 in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to Marcel Marquet
Thence by descent to Mary Marquet
A gift from the above to Doctor Annette Maury, 18 February 1945
Thence by descent to Mary Marquet
A gift from the above to Doctor Annette Maury, 18 February 1945
Condition
The sheet has been laid on board. There is a very minor area of abrasion along the lower edge, otherwise in overall very good condition. Held in a simple wooden frame under 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."