$5,400
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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-09-20
