Bidspirit auction | NIKOLAI PETROVICH AKIMOV (1901–1968), COSTUME

NIKOLAI PETROVICH AKIMOV (1901–1968), COSTUME DESIGN FOR THE CHARACTER ”VORA”, 1953 - A spirited theatrical costume sketch depicting the character “Vora” in a striped undershirt and trousers, with tattoos indicated on the torso, and the formal jacket sketched to the right. Executed for the production at the Leningrad Comedy Theater in 1953, for actor A.D. Benyaminov (1904–1991). Akimov, an influential stage director, painter, and graphic artist, is well known for his inventive and often witty approach to character and costume design. Provenance: Acquired directly from the widow of actor A.D. Benyaminov in New York. Private Collection, NY. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 13 1/4 in., (33.6 cm.) 1 L:10 1/4 in., (26 cm.) Condition: Light toning and minor handling creases. Colors remain stable and well-preserved. Frame with minor wear.