Lot 143
Barbier (George).- Rostand (Maurice) Panorama Dramatique. Casanova, first edition, 24 pochoir plates by Barbier, Paris, 1921
Hammer Price: £1,200
Description
Barbier (George).- Rostand (Maurice) Panorama Dramatique. Casanova, first edition, printed in pink and black, 24 pochoir plates by George Barbier, some heightened with gold or silver, loose as issued in original cloth-backed pictorial board folder, lacking ties, a little browned, light soiling to lower cover, 4to, Paris, [1921].
⁂ Barbier designed the sets and costumes for the Bouffes-Parisiens production of Rostand's play Casanova which was performed in February 1919. It led to many more theatrical commissions from the Ballet Russes, the Folies Bergère and others.
Description
Barbier (George).- Rostand (Maurice) Panorama Dramatique. Casanova, first edition, printed in pink and black, 24 pochoir plates by George Barbier, some heightened with gold or silver, loose as issued in original cloth-backed pictorial board folder, lacking ties, a little browned, light soiling to lower cover, 4to, Paris, [1921].
⁂ Barbier designed the sets and costumes for the Bouffes-Parisiens production of Rostand's play Casanova which was performed in February 1919. It led to many more theatrical commissions from the Ballet Russes, the Folies Bergère and others.
