Jo Mielziner (American, 1901-1976) Five Costume Designs from Shadow of the Wind

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Jo Mielziner (American, 1901-1976)

Five Costume Designs from Shadow of the Wind, c. 1948
Unsigned, ballet identified in a letter from Richard Stoddard, Performing Arts Books,
New York.
Pencil and colored pencil on tracing paper, sheet sizes 11 x 9 3/4 in. (29.8 x 23.0 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Fragile, three with tears, one with loss to u.r. corner, all with creasing.

N.B. American Ballet Theatre, choreography by Anthony Tudor, scenery, costumes, and lighting by Jo Mielziner, premiere: New York Metropolitan Opera House, April 14, 1948. The above referenced letter from Richard Stoddard, dated October 5, 1992, accompanies the lot.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Some inscribed with titles: Song 4, 3 Girls; Song 6, Quiver; Song 3, Attendant.


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