$1,080
Paul-René Larthe (French, fl. 1930s-1940s) Costume Design for Prêtresses Oasis d'Ammon (Act II) from Alexandre Le Grand , c. 1937 Signed "Paul R. Larthe" in pencil u.l., inscribed "Pretresses Oasis d'Ammon (A.II) ALEXANDRE LE GRAND." in pencil u.l. and u.r., also inscribed "...Larthe, Paul..." in pencil in a later hand on the reverse. Gouache, watercolor, graphite, applied and tooled gold foil on green laid paper. Condition: Tack holes, deckled top and bottom edges. Provenance: Sotheby's London, February 11, 1995, Lot 399 (1 of 4); George Glazer Gallery, New York. N.B. Alexander le Grand premiered with the Paris Opera Ballet on June 21, 1937, and was choreographed by Serge Lifar.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-09-20