Donnay u.A., Maurice Umfangreiche Sammlung zu Maurice Donnays Fassung von Lysistrata, u.A. Mit 25 farbprächtigen Original-Kostümentwürfen. Eingelegt in roter Halbmaroquin-Chemise mit goldgepr. RTitel …

Modern Literature and French Bibliophilia Donnay et al, Maurice Comprehensive collection of Maurice Donnay's version of Lysistrata, including 25 colorful original costume designs. Bound in red half morocco chemise with gilt-stamped title and marbled boards, in matching slipcase. From the collection of the author and theater man Jacques Crépineau (1932-2017), with his bookplate. - Lysistrata, the first play by Maurice Donnay based on Aristophanes, was successfully premiered on December 22, 1892 at the Grand-Théâtre in Paris with the actress Réjane in the title role. It was revived in 1896 at the Théâtre du Vaudeville and subsequently in various venues. The collection contains 20 colorful costume designs by Charles Bétout (1869-1945) in gouache and watercolors over graphite on cardboard (sheet dimensions approx. 31 x 24 cm each), all with studio stamps and with various hs. Annotations in the margins. Also 5 unsigned costume designs in various techniques on different papers (each approx. 30 x 20 cm). Also included: M. Donnay. Lysistrata. La Vrille. Eux. With numerous illustrations after Jean Jamet. Paris, Fayard, 1914. 94 pp. Gr.-8°. HLwd. d. Zt. - Advertising brochure by the costume designer Léon Granier. - 3 programs of revivals between 1909 and 1924 - Various programs of plays after Aristophanes, including the presentation brochure of the film Destinées (1954). - Cardboard of the drawings browned and with marginal tears. Colors in splendid and bright condition. Some of the brochures somewhat browned due to paper. Overall well preserved. Extensive collection on Maurice Donnay's version of Lysistrata, including 25 colorful original costume designs. Loose in red half-maroquin chemise with gold-stamped title on spine and marbled boards, in matching slipcase. - From the collection of the author and theater man Jacques Crépineau (1932-2017), with his bookplate. - Lysistrata, the first play by Maurice Donnay based on Aristophanes, was successfully premiered at the Grand-Théâtre in Paris on 22 December 1892 with the actress Réjane in the title role. It was revived in 1896 at the Théâtre du Vaudeville and subsequently in various venues. The collection contains 20 colorful costume sketches by Charles Bétout (1869-1945) in gouache and aqaurelle over graphite on cardboard (sheet dimensions approx. 31 x 24 cm each), all with studio stamps and various handwritten notes in the margin. Furthermore 5 unsigned costume sketches in different techniques on different papers (each c. 30 x 20 cm). Also included: M. Donnay. Lysistrata. La Vrille. Eux. With numerous ill. after Jean Jamet. Paris, Fayard, 1914. 94 p. Gr.-8°. Covers - Advertising brochure of the costume designer Léon Granier. - 3 programmes of revivals between 1909 and 1924. - Various programmes of plays based on Aristophanes, including the presentation brochure of the film Destinées (1954). - Cardboard of the drawings browned and with marginal defects. Colors in splendid and bright condition. Brochures partly a little bit browned due to the paper. Overall in good condition. * This work is taxed. There is a 23.95% surcharge on the hammer price and 7% (books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union. In addition to the buyer's premium of 23.95% (regular taxation, all items with an asterisk) or 28.95% (differential taxation), the external platform fee (3-5%) is added in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions. If desired, items subject to differential taxation can be invoiced with standard taxation. In addition to the auctioneers premium of 23.95% (standard taxation, all items with an asterisk) or 28.95% (differential taxation), the external platform fee (3-5%) is added in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions. On request, items subject to differential taxation can be invoiced with standard taxation.