771 - CÉCILE SOREL (1873–1966)
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Estimate €500 - €600

Description

CÉCILE SOREL (1873–1966) AND PRINCE TROUBETSKOÏ (1866–1938) Photograph: ‘When Cécile Sorel posed for Prince Troubetzkoï’ 1928. Inscription in French on the reverse. 17.3 x 23.2 cm Cécile Sorel (1873–1966), renowned French stage and film actress. Pavel (Paolo) Troubetskoï (1866–1938), a sculptor and painter who worked in Italy, the United States, England, Russia and France. In 1900, Troubetskoï won the competition for the monument to Alexander III, beating such renowned sculptors as P.P. Bach, V.A. Beklemichev, A.M. Opekushin, M.A. Chizhov and others. Provenance: Romi Collection At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper

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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM

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771 - CÉCILE SOREL (1873–1966) See original version (French)

771 - CÉCILE SOREL (1873–1966)
See original version (French)