Pavel Tchelitchew (Russian/American, 1898-1957) Set Design for Saint Francis (Noblissima Visione)

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Pavel Tchelitchew (Russian/American, 1898-1957)

Set Design for Saint Francis (Noblissima Visione), 1938
Signed and dated "P. Tchelitchew 1938" l.r., inscribed "St. Francis I acts." l.l.,
identified on a label from Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, New York, affixed to the backing.
Tempera and graphite on paper, 16 1/2 x 24 in. (41.9 x 61.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Small ink splatters and water stains, minor losses, craquelure, minor abrasions.

Provenance: Collection of Mr. Oliver Smith gifted to Mr. Richard D'Arcy, New York; Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, New York.

N.B. A copy of the purchase invoice from Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, dated September 6, 1995, accompanies the lot.
Estimate $2,000-3,000


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