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MIRABAUD MERCIER

170 - TARGET Jean (1910–1997) Set of five drawings comprising: - S…
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Estimate €80 - €120
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TARGET Jean (1910–1997) Set of five drawings comprising: - Sonia Arova in *Swan Lake* (London Festival Ballet), Théâtre de l’Empire, Jan–Feb 1953 Charcoal, signed lower right and inscribed by Sonia Arova: “To dear Mr Target, With all my admiration and sincere best wishes” 29.8 x 24.3 cm (creases, tears, sun damage) - Rudolf Nureyev in ‘The Nutcracker’ Charcoal drawing, signed lower right and annotated 31.8 x 24.7 cm (tears, stains, creases, sun damage) - Svetlana Beriosova and Donald MacLeary in ‘Swan Lake’ Charcoal, signed lower left and annotated 32.2 x 24.8 cm (traces of adhesive, wear) - Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev in *La Bayadère* Charcoal drawing, signed lower right and annotated 32.2 x 24.3 cm (sun damage, stains) - John Gilpin in ‘Etudes’ Charcoal, signed lower right and annotated 29.8 x 24.4 cm (sun damage)
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Auction time 07/02/2026 at 1:30 PM
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