$600
Hugh Stevenson (British, 1910-1956) Costume Design for Anthony Tudor as Neptune in The Planets , c. 1934 Unsigned, inscribed "Neptune/Anthony" u.r. and "green tale [ sic ]/scales on tunic" u.l., identified in a pencil inscription on the reverse. Pencil and watercolor on paper, 8 7/8 x 6 3/16 in. (22.5 x 15.5 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Toning, soiling to edges, handling creases, tape stains from old hinges at top of reverse. N.B. This design was created for The Planets , choreographed by Anthony Tudor and produced by the Ballet Club of London, 1934, based on the orchestral suite by Gustav Holst. The choreographer himself danced the role of Neptune.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-09-20
