⊕ NATALIA GONCHAROVA (1881-1962) Dancer holding a Bow Costume sketch for 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan'. monogram stamped in Cyrillic 'NG.' (lower right); pencil inscription 'For Kniaseff' (verso) watercolour and pencil on paper 31.9 x 24.1 cm executed around 1932 PROVENANCE: Alexandra Larionov-Tomilina Collection Certificate of authenticity by François Daulte, Lausanne, 18 November 1995 The Tale of Tsar Saltan' is an opera by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov based on Alexander Pushkin's poem written in 1831. The opera was composed in 1899-1900 to coincide with Pushkin's centenary and was first performed in Moscow in 1900. ⊕ This lot is under temporary importation and is subject to import tax (5.5%) (EU) and customs agent administrative charges. 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