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Léon Bakst
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Léon Bakst
- Costume Design for Phaedra
- signed in Latin and dated 23 l.l., inscribed Phaedre t.l. and Ephebes t.r.
- watercolour over pencil on paper laid on card
- image size: 28 by 21cm, 11 by 8 1/4 in.
Literature
C.Spencer, Bakst in Greece, Athens: GEMA Publications, 2009, p.92 illustrated b/w
Condition
The sheet has been hinged to the mount along all four edges. The edges of the sheet have discoloured in line with age. There is a horizontal tear to the upper left side of the sheet. The sheet is covered in a light layer of surface dirt with spots of dirt and foxing in places. Held behind glass in a simple gold painted wooden frame. 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."
Catalogue Note
Bakst designed the costumes for Ida Rubinstein's production of d'Annunzio's Phaedra in 1923. The artist was inspired by Sir Arthur Evans's 1907 excavations at Knossos on Crete and reworked his earlier designs for Daphnis and Chloe.