5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions

5 June 2013

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Set Design for "The Nutcracker"

498. SUDEIKIN, SERGEI (1882-1946)

Set Design for "The Nutcracker", signed.

Pencil, gouache and oil, heightened with silver, on paper, 45 by 24.5 cm (image size).
15,000–20,000 GBP


The present lot is a set design for the 1937 production of The Nutcracker at the Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Provenance: Svetlana M. Glad collection, New York, acquired directly from the artist’s family.
Zorin collection, acquired directly from the above.
Private collection, USA, acquired directly from the above.
Private collection, UK.


Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.