JACQUES WELY (1873-1910) Misia Sert among spectators in a theatre box signed 'J Wely' (lower left), dated '1906 20.6 x 27.9 cm Misia Sert (née Marie Sophie Olga Zenaide Godebska, 1872-1950) - a famous patron of the arts and a central figure in the cultural life of Belle Époque and early twentieth-century Paris, Misia Sert was born into an aristocratic Belgian-Polish family. A gifted pianist and muse, she ran a famous salon that brought together leading artists, writers and musicians, including Renoir, Proust, Cocteau, Diaghilev and Stravinsky. Closely associated with the Ballets Russes, she was both confidante and financier to Serge Diaghilev, playing a crucial role in the development of modernist performance and aesthetics. At the buyer's request, we are happy to provide a general condition report for 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 or conservator of their choice for a full professional assessment. Descriptions of the condition of objects in the catalogue or in any correspondence are given for guidance only and should not be regarded as a substitute for a first-hand valuation. ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE