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LÉON BAKST | Costume Design for Three Women Dancing a Polonaise in Boris Godunov
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Léon Bakst
- Costume Design for Three Women Dancing a Polonaise in Boris Godunov
- signed in Latin l.r. and inscribed m.r.; further bearing G.Rasamatt Gallery stamps on the reverse
- watercolour and gouache heightened with gold and silver on paper laid on card
- image size: 26 by 39cm, 10 1/4 by 15 1/4 in.
Provenance
G.Rasamatt, Paris
Sotheby's London, Ballet and Theatre Material, 13 March 1980, lot 46
Sotheby's London, Ballet and Theatre Material, 13 March 1980, lot 46
Condition
The sheet is laid down on card which is attached to the mount along all four edges. The edges of the work are worn and the paper has discoloured in line with age. There is a fine layer of surface dirt with small spots of dirt in places, most notably in the upper right corner. Surface abrasions can be seen on the red dress of the figure on the right, directly below her hand, as well as in the green of the aforementioned figure's headdress. A smaller surface abrasion can be seen on the blue headdress of the figure on the left. Held in a 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."