Lot 411: Seven Modern Dance Posters, Mostly Ted Shawn and Martha Graham:, Major Felten (American 1904-1978), Shawn and His Dancers, 1931,, inscr

Est: $200 USD - $300 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 20, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Seven Modern Dance Posters, Mostly Ted Shawn and Martha Graham:

Major Felten (American 1904-1978), Shawn and His Dancers, 1931,
inscribed "MAJOR FELTEN" within the matrix l.r., lithograph after a wood engraving;
Constantin Alajalov (Russian/American, 1900-1987), Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers, c. 1935, inscribed "aLadjaLov" within the matrix c.r., text within the composition, lithograph and halftone screen on paper; Rose Cecil O'Neill (American, 1874-1944), Ruth St. Denis with Ted Shawn and the Denishawn Dancers, c. 1923, inscribed "O'Neill" within the matrix l.l. and l.r., photolithograph on paper; Four Martha Graham Dance Company and The Joyce Trisler Danscompany offset lithographs, Trisler dedicated "To Bob Bunting...Sincerely Klarna Pinska 1976" in ballpoint pen u.l.; sheet sizes to 37 x 39 in. (94.0 x 99.1 cm), all unframed.
Condition: Felten with creasaes, paper backed; Alajalov with tear to u.r. quadrant; O'Neill with punctures, creases, soiling; the rest with minor handling creases and abrasions to edges.

Artist or Maker

Constantin Alajalov

Condition Report

Felten sheet size 37 x 39 in. (94.0 x 99.1 cm); Aladjalov 22 x 14 in., O'Neill 22 x 14 in.;

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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