To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
552 - Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo [- Original Ballet Russe]: 11 international programs. New York City, various editions, 1933–1947, 4to (a few loose pages, minor tears and losses, a few small stains, spots, and marks). Stapled, illustrated covers (1 textured and 2 gold-colored), 1 with silk cord (small tears and minor losses, spots, foxing, or cracks on the covers, particularly around the staples and/or the edges). Good overall condition. Official programs of this company directed by Colonel W. de Basil: French Season 1934–35; U.S. seasons 1933–34, 1935–36 (2 different programs), 1936–37, 1937–38, 1940–1941, and 1946–47 (2 different programs). Cover illustrations by André Derain, Simon Lissim, H. de Costier, Natalia Gontcharova, and Christian Bérard. Set and costume designs by Chr. Bérard, A. Derain, E. de Beaumont, R. Dufy, L. Bakst, P. Picasso, N. Gontcharova, J. Miró, etc. Numerous black-and-white photographs of ballet dancers. Included: 2 programs related to Col. W. de Basil’s productions: a program for a gala aboard the Normandie, featuring “Le Beau Danube” performed by Col. de Basil’s Ballets Russes, April 17, 1937; a souvenir brochure for the 1939–40 Australian and New Zealand tour. (11 items)
The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
€150 - 200Sale fees
Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo [- Original Ballet Russe]: 11 international programs. New York City, various editions, 1933–1947, 4to (a few loose pages, minor tears and losses, a few small stains, spots, and marks). Stapled, illustrated covers (1 textured and 2 gold-colored), 1 with silk cord (small tears and minor losses, spots, foxing, or cracks on the covers, particularly around the staples and/or the edges). Good overall condition. Official programs of this company directed by Colonel W. de Basil: French Season 1934–35; U.S. seasons 1933–34, 1935–36 (2 different programs), 1936–37, 1937–38, 1940–1941, and 1946–47 (2 different programs). Cover illustrations by André Derain, Simon Lissim, H. de Costier, Natalia Gontcharova, and Christian Bérard. Set and costume designs by Chr. Bérard, A. Derain, E. de Beaumont, R. Dufy, L. Bakst, P. Picasso, N. Gontcharova, J. Miró, etc. Numerous black-and-white photographs of ballet dancers. Included: 2 programs related to Col. W. de Basil’s productions: a program for a gala aboard the Normandie, featuring “Le Beau Danube” performed by Col. de Basil’s Ballets Russes, April 17, 1937; a souvenir brochure for the 1939–40 Australian and New Zealand tour. (11 items)
Auction details
Old and rare books, literature, autographs, archivesAuction house
Arenberg Auctions +3225441055 info@arenbergauctions.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.