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

VERA TARASOVA (RUSSIAN, 1896-1988), SOLOMON MIKHOELS AS KING LEAR, 1935 - An original etching on paper by Vera Yakovlevna Tarasova depicting the celebrated Soviet Jewish actor and director Solomon Mikhoels (1890-1948) in the title role of Shakespeare's ”King Lear” at the Moscow State Jewish Theatre. From Tarasova's series of graphic works created in connection with the theatre's celebrated 1935 production of ”King Lear.” The impression is unsigned in the visible margins. The number ”18” appears in pencil on the verso. Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 6 in., (23.5 x 15.2 cm.) Condition: Good condition. Scattered foxing and toning, particularly to the margins and reverse, with minor handling wear. Strong impression with full margins. 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.