$308
Randy Barceló (Cuban/American, 1946-1994) Costume Design for Kevin McKenzie as a Cowboy in Piece d'Occasion , at The Paris Opera Ballet and American Ballet Theater Gala, 1986 Signed and dated "barcelo 86" l. r., autographed by McKenzie and inscribed "BALLET THEATER/PARIS OPERA/GALA/KEVIN MCKENZIE" within the composition. Gouache and graphite on paper, sheet size 10 x 7 in. (25.4 x 17.8 cm), matted, unframed. Condition: Taped to window mat. N.B. The Paris Opera Ballet and the American Ballet Theater co-sponsored a benefit gala on July 8, 1986, which included performances directed by both Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Bob Bowyer choreographed the comedic sketch, Piece d'Occasion which was a mock ballet competition between a French and American team where the "Gallic side drank champagne and drew a baguette from a scabbard" and the "Yankee side got tied up in a lariat." (1) Each team appropriated the other's choreography and turned Monique Loudières of the Paris Opera Ballet into the Statue of Liberty. (2) 1. Anna Kisselgoff, "Dance: French-American Gala at Met," The New York Times , July 10, 1986. 2. Ibid.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-09-20
