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388 - Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo and Grand Ballet du Marquis de C…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo and Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas: 5 programmes/plates. In-4° (slight tears on some pp., some slight wetness or soiling, small creases at corners). - Programmes of the Compagnie du Marquis de Cuevas: 1949-1950, 1950, 1951, 1955-1956 and 1961 seasons. 1 text by Colette (1949 and 1950); 2 sub-programmes of performances at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées inserted: 1955 and 1961 seasons. Cover illus. by Laurencin, Beaurepaire, Lepri and Larrain. Reproduction of costumes and sets by Beaurepaire and Larrain. Numerous photos of ballet artists (Mélikova, Skouratoff, Golovine...) by Serge Lido and Thérèse le Prat in particular (1 flyleaf). - Joint: 1. programme for the farewell evening of Mme Dussane, honorary member [of the Comédie Française]. 1953. Cover ill. by Dignimont (slightly faded). Enriched with a colour engraving by the same artist. - 2. 2 posters for performances at the Moss' Empire Theatre in Edinburgh, one by the Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas and the other by The New York City Ballet (n.d.). (8 pcs)
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Auction time 06/24/2026 at 1:00 PM
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