969 - BALIEFF NIKITA (1877-1936)

BALIEFF NIKITA (1877-1936) Balieff’s ‘Chauve-Souris’. Paris: M. de Brunoff, 1920s 16 pp.; 32 x 25 cm. In English. In the publisher’s wrapper designed by V. Shukhaev. Advertisements, colour illustrations after designs by Sudeikin, Remisoff and Benois. In good condition. Rubbing and soiling to the wrapper, wrapper partly detached, traces of glue along the spine. Nikita Fyodorovich Balieff (born Mkrtich Balyan; 1877-1936) was an actor, director and compère, founder and director of the Moscow parody theatre ‘Letuchaya Mysh’’ (The Bat), the French Théâtre de la Chauve-Souris and the Broadway Chauve-Souris. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.