Description:
American School, 20th Century
Costume Design for Anna Pavlova
Unsigned, inscribed "Madame Anna Pavlova/deep flesh, crepe de chine, silver, gold +
turquoise" in pencil u.r. and l.c.
Gouache and graphite on Bristol board or similar, 14 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (36.2 x 19.0 cm),unframed.
Condition: Restored tear to u.l. quadrant, tape-hinged to backing mat.
Estimate $200-250
Old paper tape hinges to reverse; mended paper tear measuring approx. 2 in. to u.l. quadrant, inscribed "28" and "476" on the reverse; no additional condition issues to report.
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