146 - LIFAR, Serge (1905–1986) – Autograph

LIFAR, Serge (1905–1986) – Autograph SCHAIKEVITCH, André The Fate of the Opera Ballet. Twenty-five illustrations by Pablo Picasso. Published by Richard Masse, Paris, 1971. In French, 182 pp., publisher’s binding with a dust jacket, in-8, “HC” copy on laid paper (print run of 1,000 numbered copies; 200 copies marked “HC”; 7 personalized copies), in excellent condition. A felt-pen drawing by Serge Lifar, with a dedication by Serge Lifar to Prince Sadri Aga Khan (Sadruddin Aga Khan) at the Château de Bellerive in 1975: “To Sadri, the Wonderful Prince, great patron of the arts.” Provenance: Sadruddin Aga Khan (1933–2003)—a leading figure in international diplomacy who served as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 1965 to 1977. A great humanist and lover of culture, he also founded the Bellerive Foundation for the protection of the environment and assembled one of the world’s most prestigious private collections of Islamic art. LIFAR, Serge (1905–1986) — Autograph SHAIKEVICH, Andrei The Fate of Opera Ballet. Twenty-five illustrations by Pablo Picasso not included in the text. Published by Richard Masse, Paris, 1971. In French, 182 pages, hardcover with dust jacket, 26 × 19 cm, “HC” copy on vergé paper (print run of 1,000 numbered copies; 200 copies marked “HC”; 7 personalized copies), in collector’s condition. A felt-tip pen drawing by Serge Lifar, with a dedication by Serge Lifar to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan at the Château de Belle-Rive in 1975: “To Sadr, the wonderful prince, the great patron of the arts.” Provenance: Sadruddin Aga Khan (1933–2003)—a prominent figure in international diplomacy, served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees from 1965 to 1977. A passionate patron of the arts, he founded the Belle-Rive Foundation for environmental protection and assembled one of the world’s most prestigious private collections of Islamic art.