Bidspirit auction | Anna Ryndina, Theater Costume Design

Anna Ryndina, Theater Costume Design Signed 1973 Russian Gouache & Pastel Painting - No Reserve - Keywords: Russian Art, Soviet Art, Costume Design, Theater Design, Stage Design, Costume Sketch, Gouache, Pastel, Works On Paper, Moscow, Soviet Union, USSR, 1970s, Figurative Art, Theatrical Art Summary: Anna Ryndina (Russian, 1937–2023). Original theatrical costume design, dated 1973. Gouache and pastel on black paper depicting an elaborately dressed female figure in a highly stylized costume with tiered skirt, patterned sleeves, dramatic headdress and richly colored ornamental details. Signed in Cyrillic lower right and dated ’73. The reverse retains an original label from the Moscow City Organization of the Art Fund of the RSFSR. The handwritten description on the label identifies the work as ‘Costume Sketch No. 1’ and lists the artist as Ryndina A. Additional handwritten inscriptions appear on the reverse. Overall good condition. Tear bottom left This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE. Measurement: Art: 19 x 12 1/2 in. (48.3 x 31.8 cm.), Mat: 23 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (59.7 x 40 cm.) approx Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale. All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use. Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.