09-20-201309-20-2013
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September 20, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Rouben Ter-Arutunian (American, 1920-1992) Costume Design for Peter Martins in Concerto in G

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

Description:

Rouben Ter-Arutunian (American, 1920-1992)

Costume Design for Peter Martins in Concerto in G
Signed and inscribed "R./'Concerto in G'/New York City Ballet, Homage à Ravel/1975/
R. Ter-Aru.../For Genia/with love, Rouben." l.c.
Mixed media on paper, sight size 14 x 6 1/2 in. ( 35.5 x 16.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle rippling, toning, glue stain l.r. corner, not examined out of frame.

N.B. The ballet Concerto in G debuted May 15, 1975, at the New York City Ballet Ravel Festival at the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center. With choreography by Jerome Robbins to music by Maurice Ravel, the ballet featured dancers Peter Martins and Suzanne Farrell. The ballet was subsequently retitled In G Major.
Estimate $300-500


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Keywords

Peter Martins, Maurice Ravel, G'/New York City Ballet, Mixed media, Lincoln Center, Jerome Robbins, Suzanne Farrell