Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinski (Russian/Lithuaian, 1875-1957) Set Design for Mademoiselle Angot

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Mstislav Valerianovich Dobuzhinski (Russian/Lithuaian, 1875-1957)

Set Design for Mademoiselle Angot
Signed and dated "MDobujinsky/1942" l.r., titled "Mademoiselle Angot" l.l.
Gouache and pencil on paper, sight size 6 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (16.0 x 26.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame.

N.B. The ballet Mademoiselle Angot made its world premiere with the American Ballet Theatre in October 1943 at the Metropolitan Opera House. Based on the operetta La Fille de Madame Angot by Charles Lecocq, the ballet was choreographed by Léonide Massine, with scenery and costumes by Mstislav Dobujinsky.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

With a label from Selina Rutherston Framing/Marina Henderson Gallery, London, on the frame backing.


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