09-20-201309-20-2013
Skinner Auctions
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September 20, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Five Vintage Dance and Ballet Posters: Danish School, 20th Century, Hallo Argentina / Poster for Down Argentine Way

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$215$175
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2673BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 20, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Five Vintage Dance and Ballet Posters:

Danish School, 20th Century, Hallo Argentina/Poster for Down Argentine Way, c. 1946,
signed and inscribed "E. STRAND 46" within the matrix u.r. and "KJAER-HANSEN & HOLM"
within the matrix l.c.; After Georges Wakhevitch (French, 1907-1984),THÉATRE DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES MAI-1950 BALLETS AMÉRICAINS DE RUTH PAGE ET BENTLEY STONE, signed and dated "WAKEVITCH 50" within the matrix l.l.; British School, 20th Century, Léonide Massine, inscribed "DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY COLMAN, PRENTIS & VARLEY, LTD." within the matrix l.r.; Lorenzo Homar (Puerto Rican, 1913-2004),BALLETS DE SAN JUAN MARIA TALLCHIEF Y FRANK OHMAN, signed "Homar" in pencil and within the matrix l.r., numbered "6/30" in pencil l.l., Argentina, Américains and Massine color lithographs on paper, Maria silkscreen on paper; Program Poster from the New York City Ballet Performance at the Biennale di Venezia, XVI Festivale Internazionale di Musica Contemporanea, 1953; sheet sizes to 33 1/4 x 24 in. (84.5 x 61.0 cm),one framed, four unframed.
Condition: Argentine with folding creases, puncture to l.r. quadrant, tack holes to corners, Américains linen-backed, Massine with folding creases, minor losses to top edge; Maria with toning, subtle rippling.
Estimate $200-400


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

MARIA TALLCHIEF, Danish School, Down Argentine Way, Georges Wakhevitch, British School, PRENTIS & VARLEY LTD., Lorenzo Homar, FRANK OHMAN, Argentina, New York City