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542 - Nikita Balieff’s *Théâtre de la Chauve-Souris*: 5 programs. Paris; New York, various publishers, 1922–1931. Various formats (some foxing and minor soiling). Bound, 4 illustrated covers, including 1 under an embossed second cover (covers somewhat soiled and worn, some water stains, minor margin tears, and traces of rust on the binding; the embossed cover is partially water-stained). 1 program published in English for the 1922 U.S. tour; 4 in French for the Théâtre Femina (1923 and 1924–1925 seasons), the Théâtre de l’Apollo (1928), and the Théâtre de la Madeleine (1931). Cover illustrations by S. Soudeikine, N. Remisoff, and A. Benois; set and costume illustrations by Soudeikine, Remisoff, Schukhaeff, A. and N. Benois, etc. The program for the 1924–1925 season includes the invitation card and the program for a dress rehearsal of “Balieff Smiles: An Artistic Mosaic in 18 Pieces” (September 30, 1924).

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€120 - 150

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30%

Nikita Balieff’s *Théâtre de la Chauve-Souris*: 5 programs. Paris; New York, various publishers, 1922–1931. Various formats (some foxing and minor soiling). Bound, 4 illustrated covers, including 1 under an embossed second cover (covers somewhat soiled and worn, some water stains, minor margin tears, and traces of rust on the binding; the embossed cover is partially water-stained). 1 program published in English for the 1922 U.S. tour; 4 in French for the Théâtre Femina (1923 and 1924–1925 seasons), the Théâtre de l’Apollo (1928), and the Théâtre de la Madeleine (1931). Cover illustrations by S. Soudeikine, N. Remisoff, and A. Benois; set and costume illustrations by Soudeikine, Remisoff, Schukhaeff, A. and N. Benois, etc. The program for the 1924–1925 season includes the invitation card and the program for a dress rehearsal of “Balieff Smiles: An Artistic Mosaic in 18 Pieces” (September 30, 1924).

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Auction details

Old and rare books, literature, autographs, archives
Thursday, December 3
01:00 PM
19/2 Rue aux Laines
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Arenberg Auctions +3225441055 info@arenbergauctions.com
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 49,000 lots published

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