- 748
A large faience figure of a Zaporozhian Cossack, Maurice Gensoli (1892-1972), 1929, after a design by Simon Lissim
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- faience
- height: 31cm, 12 1/8 in.
wearing a traditional white shirt and blue trousers, signed on the base: Maurice Gensoli d'après un dessin de S. Lissim and with artist's monogram
Condition
In good overall condition, consistant with age.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
The present lot was modelled in 1929 after Simon Lissim's sketch for the character Basovriuk, a fiend in Cossack dress, from the ballet adapted from Gogol's best short stories. Born in Kiev in 1900, Lissim was a well-known figure in the theatrical world, working as a studio assistant to Leon Bakst and enjoying a close friendship with Alexandra Exter. Though mostly self-taught, he attended Reiman's art school in Berlin, as well as the National School of Decorative Art in Paris.