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LOT 20:
THEATRE COSTUME WATERCOLOR BY ALEXANDRE BENOIS
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THEATRE COSTUME WATERCOLOR BY ALEXANDRE BENOIS
Alexandre Nikolaevich Benois, Russian, French, 1870 to 1960, watercolor and ink painting on paper depicting a costume design of a knight, 1948, probably for Giselle, a romantic ballet in two acts with music by Adolphe Adam. Signed with initials and dated lower right. Matted. Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois was a Russian artist, art critic, historian, preservationist and founding member of Mir iskusstva, an art movement and magazine. As a designer for the Ballets Russes under Sergei Diaghilev, Benois exerted what is considered a seminal influence on the modern ballet and stage design. Collectible Russian Theater Related Artworks, Russian Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Dimensions: Mate 12 3/4 x 19 1/2 in., paper 7 x 10 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
