IRINA STENBERG (1905-1985) Set for the play The Snow Queen by Evgeny Schwartz signed, inscribed and dated in Cyrillic 'Schwartz / Snezhnaya Koroleva / I. Stenberg / 1939' (along the lower edge of the support), with a dedication in Cyrillic 'Dorogoy Ledi ot Iriny Stenberg / 30/III/81' (on the reverse of the support) gouache and pastel on paper applied to a black paper support 28 × 39.8 cm, 32.3 × 36.1 cm (stand) executed in 1939 The Snow Queen' is a fairytale play in four acts, written by Evgeny Schwartz in 1938, based on the fairytale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. At the buyer's request, we will be happy to provide a general condition report on the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.