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Lot 0082: ANTIQUE RUSSIAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY LEON BAKST

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A watercolor painting on paper depicting an Exotic portrait of a lady holding a basket with fruits in her head surrounded by a symmetrical ornamental frame by Lev or Leon Samoilovich Bakst, Russian, 1866 to 1924. Signed, Bakst, lower left. Framed. Lev Bakst, an artist, set designer, illustrator and designer, worked mainly in St. Petersburg and Paris, one of the trendsetters of European fashion for exoticism and orientalism at the beginning of the 20th century. Russian Theatre Costume Design Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Frame: 15 x 12 in. Image: 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

August 3rd, 2024

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$512.00