09-20-201309-20-2013
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Kermit Love (American, 1916-2008) Two Designs for the Shepherdess from L'Enfant et les Sortilèges

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

Description:

Kermit Love (American, 1916-2008)

Two Designs for the Shepherdess from L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
One signed and dated "Kermit Love/1980" l.r., the other unsigned.
Watercolor and pencil on paper, 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.2 x 21.5 cm),one matted, both unframed.
Condition: Soiling to edges, one with minor foxing.

Provenance: From the collection of Boris Kochno, acquired by Laurence-Anne François, then to the present owner.

N.B. Kermit Love, perhaps best known as the creator of Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus, also worked with many renowned choreographers, including collaborating with George Balanchine for over forty years. In the 1970s Love created sets and costumes for Balanchine's L'Enfant et les Sortilèges (The Spellbound Child), a one-act opera that tells the tale of a bratty boy who tears up his house and tortures his cat and squirrel, but is then taught lessons by objects that come to life. Kermit Love also created costumes and settings for the 1981 television production of the opera.
Estimate $200-300


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

Kermit Love, L'Enfant, George Balanchine, Boris Kochno, Sesame Street