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Superb and rare Study of Aladdin Ballet Costume by Léon Bakst, France, 1919

Creator: Léon Bakst
Offered by: Avant-Garde Gallery by Pierre Bosche

Description
Beautiful study of a ballet costume by Léon Bakst (1866-1924) from 1919.

This painting was created by Léon Bakst, painter, illustrator and costume designer for the Russian Ballets from 1909 to 1921. He designed costumes inspirated by oriental and ancient themes, as seen in this study depicting a Persian costume for "Aladin ou la lampe merveilleuse" ("Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp"). This study was published in Georges-Gabriel Thenon's (Rip) magazine.

The artwork was made with gouache and graphite on laid paper. It comes from the famous Rateau family's collection and their stamp is located on the back of the mounting along with an inventory number.

The signature "Bakst" is on the lower part on the right.

Size : 10.4 x 6.7 inches/26.4 x 17 cm

The painting is sold with its old and beautiful frame decorated with mirrors.

A second costume design (Archer costume) by Bakst in a similar size, same frame and same provenance is also proposed ; this could constitute a beautiful pair.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Gouache and graphite
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1919
Styles / Movements:	Illustration
Dealer Reference #:	326
Incollect Reference #:	671140

Dimensions

W.	6.69 in;	H.	10.39 in;	D.	0.79 in;
W.	17 cm;	H.	26.4 cm;	D.	2 cm;

Message from Seller:

Avant-Garde Gallery is dedicated to the XXth Century Decorative Arts. We are an antique dealer which offers works of art by artists who shaped the XXth century and our present. The artists on displays embodied the Avant-garde and keep surprising us by their modernity. They are painters, poster designers, designers, cabinet makers, sculptors, ceramists, silversmiths or photographers. P: 3361118125611 E: pierre.bosche@gmail.com

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