Lot 356: Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinski (Russian/Lithuanian, 1875-1957), Costume for the Headmistress in Graduation Ball, Signed and dated "

Name: Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinski (Russian/Lithuanian, 1875-1957), Costume for the Headmistress in Graduation Ball, Signed and dated "
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 64fc0d6e90

Est: $2,500 USD - $3,500 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 20, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinski (Russian/Lithuanian, 1875-1957)

Costume for the Headmistress in Graduation Ball
Signed and dated "MDobujinsky/1944" in ink l.r., titled in pencil in the upper
corners.
Mixed media on paper, 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (35.0 x 24.8 cm), framed.
Condition: Toning, creasing, sheet affixed to window mat with brown paper tape on the reverse.

Provenance: Sotheby's London, The Russian Sale, July 17, 1996, Sale LN6347, Lot 239.

N.B. This costume design is from the American Ballet Theatre production of Graduation Ball, with choreography and libretto by David Lichine, scenery and costumes by Mstislav Dobujinsky, and with music by Johann Strauss arranged and orchestrated by Antal Dorati. The ABT production premiered at the St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Canada, October 26, 1944.

Artist or Maker

Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinski

Condition Report

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

Skinner

September 20, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

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

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