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Watercolour on paper by Léon Bakst, circa 1905-1910

Creator: Léon Bakst
Offered by: Avant-Garde Gallery by Pierre Bosche

Description
This watercolor is a theatre costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924). Bakst is the most famous and sought after theatre and ballet costume designer. In particular he designed most of the costumes for the "Ballets Russes" (Russian Ballet). This design dates most probably from his Saint Petersburg period (i.e. before he moved to Paris). Framed in an old frame. It is signed "Bakst" lower right. Dimension of the painting: 39 x 31cm (at sight). Dimension of the frame: 56 x 50 cm.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Watercolour, Paper.
Creation Date:	1905 - 1910
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	181
Incollect Reference #:	290682

Dimensions

W.	12.2 in;	H.	15.75 in;
W.	31 cm;	H.	40 cm;

Message from Seller:

Avant-Garde Gallery is dedicated to the XXth Century Decorative Arts. We are an antique dealer which offers works of art by artists who shaped the XXth century and our present. The artists on displays embodied the Avant-garde and keep surprising us by their modernity. They are painters, poster designers, designers, cabinet makers, sculptors, ceramists, silversmiths or photographers. P: 3361118125611 E: pierre.bosche@gmail.com

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