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Serge Lifar was a Ukrainian-born, French ballet dancer, choreographer and was one of the greatest male ballet dancers of the 20th century. In 1929, at the age of twenty-four, Lifar become director of the Paris Opéra Ballet and began the rebirth of ballet in France. Lifar created many successful ballets for the company, including Icare in 1935.
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Pencil, watercolour and gouache. The sheet is housed in an acidic mount, which Christie's would suggest removing. There is some discolouration to the sheet, with scattered patches of staining and spots of foxing. There is a small tear to the upper left edge. There are a small number of pin holes to the lower centre and lower centre right edge. The inscription 'ICARE. serge Lifar.' has been stuck down. The pigments remain strong. Not examined out of the frame.
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Lot 61Sale 18852
Costume design for Serge Lifar as IcarusPaul Raoul Larthe, 20th centuryEstimate: GBP 700 - 1,000
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