Decorative Arts

December 0106, 2018
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LOT 680

Lot 680

Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century

Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century
Lot 680 Details
Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century

consisting of a bolero jacket and vest, pantaloons, apron, tasseled cap, and purse, of silk with gold metallic thread embroidery, red glass and turquoise beads, with cotton lining, accompanied by a period albumin print photograph of a dancer in the costume

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $6,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century
  • Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century
  • Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century
  • Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century
  • Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century
  • Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century
  • Manner of Leon Bakst Ballet Russes Costume, early 20th century
Note:

The current lot is possibly an early version of Vaslav Nijinsky’s red costume worn for the Siamese Dance from Les Orientales which premiered in 1910. The photograph may have been a study for a painting by Jacques-Émile Blanche of Vaslav Nijinsky in Siamese Dance in the red version of the costume.

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition report available upon request

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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