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Les Facheux - Rare Book - 1924

1924

$2,364.36
£1,780.12
€2,000
CA$3,263.17
A$3,655.47
CHF 1,901.30
MX$44,589.22
NOK 24,206.07
SEK 22,824.60
DKK 15,226

About the Item

Les Facheux is a ballet of Boris Kochno, inspired by Molière's comedy, with the choreography of Bronislava Nijinska, music by Georges Auric, costumes by Georges Braque. First performed by the Diaghilev ballet at Monte Carlo theatre in 1924. "Les Facheux" is the first ballet comedy of Molière (1661). Two volumes covered by tissue paper, copy number 55. - Volume I includes 23 color lithographs of stage costumes covered by tissue paper by Georges Braque, a picture of Georges Auric by Jean Cocteau, a page of music sheet by Auric. - Volume II includes a photograph of Georges Braque by Man Ray, photographic plates by Georges Detaille reproducing the costumes of the dancers. In 4°, text in French, unnumbered pages, cm 28.4 x 1.5 x 23, kg 0.5. Beautiful cover drawn by Georges Braque. Including slipcase. In truly fine conditions, except for a usual yellowing of the paper. Edition: Paris, Éditions des Quatre Chemins Format: In-4° Pages: 55
  • Creation Year:
    1924
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.19 in (28.4 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1025261stDibs: LU65037590292

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