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Lot 399: Jo Mielziner (American, 1901-1976), Five Costume Designs from Shadow of the Wind, c. 1948, Unsigned, ballet identified in a letter from

Est: $1,500 USD - $2,000 USDSold:
SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 20, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Jo Mielziner (American, 1901-1976)

Five Costume Designs from Shadow of the Wind, c. 1948
Unsigned, ballet identified in a letter from Richard Stoddard, Performing Arts Books,
New York.
Pencil and colored pencil on tracing paper, sheet sizes 11 x 9 3/4 in. (29.8 x 23.0 cm), unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Fragile, three with tears, one with loss to u.r. corner, all with creasing.

N.B. American Ballet Theatre, choreography by Anthony Tudor, scenery, costumes, and lighting by Jo Mielziner, premiere: New York Metropolitan Opera House, April 14, 1948. The above referenced letter from Richard Stoddard, dated October 5, 1992, accompanies the lot.

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Some inscribed with titles: Song 4, 3 Girls; Song 6, Quiver; Song 3, Attendant.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

by
Skinner
September 20, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US