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Christian Bérard
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Christian Bérard
- La Septième Symphonie – Costume design for the Bird
- Inscribed Oiseau (upper left)
- Brush and ink heightened with gouache on paper
- 16 1/2 by 12 5/8 in.
- 41.9 by 32.1 cm
Provenance
Serge Lifar (and sold: Sotheby's, London, May 9, 1984, lot 121)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
In generally good condition aside from uneven left edge, faint buckling to the sheet overall, scattered handing marks and surface dirt. Not hinged.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The roles of the birds were danced by Lubow Roudenko, Panieff, Guerard, Fenchel and Doukoudovska.