Bidspirit auction | VERA TARASOVA (RUSSIAN, 1896-1988), SOLOMON

VERA TARASOVA (RUSSIAN, 1896-1988), SOLOMON MIKHOELS AS KING LEAR, 1935 - An original etching on paper depicting Solomon Mikhoels (1890-1948) in profile in his celebrated role as King Lear in the 1935 production of Shakespeare's ”King Lear” at the Moscow State Jewish Theatre. From Tarasova's series of graphic works devoted to the production. The series is documented as comprising several portraits and theatrical studies of Mikhoels and Veniamin Zuskin. Unsigned in the visible margins. Pencil inventory number ”19” on the verso. Dimensions: 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in., (25.1 x 20 cm.) Condition: Good condition. Scattered foxing and minor toning, with light handling wear. Full margins. Unframed. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.