771 - CÉCILE SOREL (1873-1966)

CÉCILE SOREL (1873-1966) AND PRINCE TRUBETSKOY (1866-1938) Photograph ‘Quand Cécile Sorel posait pour le Prince Troubetzkoi’ [When Cécile Sorel Posed for Prince Trubetskoy] 1928. Inscribed in French on the reverse. 17.3 x 23.2 cm Cécile Sorel (1873-1966), a renowned French theatre and film actress. Pavel (Paolo) Trubetskoy (1866-1938), a sculptor and painter who worked in Italy, the USA, England, Russia and France. In 1900, Trubetskoy won the competition to create a monument to Alexander III, beating such renowned sculptors as P.P. Bach, V.A. Beklemishev, A.M. Opekushin, M.A. Chizhov and others. Provenance: Romi Collection Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased 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 conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.