The Collection of a Connoisseur 掌上的百年風華: 鐘錶及裝飾藝術收藏
The Collection of a Connoisseur 掌上的百年風華: 鐘錶及裝飾藝術收藏
Levinson, Bakst, London, 1923, original vellum
Auction Closed
July 14, 12:35 PM GMT
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
Lot Details
Description
LEVINSON, ANDRÉ
BAKST, THE STORY OF THE ARTIST'S LIFE. LONDON: THE BAYARD PRESS, 1923
4to (365 x 275mm.), copy no.1 of 315 produced for the British market, 68 plates with printed tissue guards, other illustrations within the text (some tipped in), original vellum, spine gilt, uncut, one tissue guard torn and creased, binding starting to warp
The plates comprise landscapes, portraits, costumes and set designs, displaying all aspects of Bakst's work, from teaching painting to the Grand Duke's children to his work with the Ballets russes. See lot 135 for a copy printed for the American market.
The plates comprise landscapes, portraits, costumes and set designs, displaying all aspects of Bakst's work, from teaching painting to the Grand Duke's children to his work with the Ballets russes. See lot 135 for a copy printed for the American market.