Lot 80
  • 80

Bakst, Léon--Alexandre, Arsène.

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • The Decorative Art of Léon Bakst... [with] notes on the ballets by Jean Cocteau. London: Fine Art Society, 1913
first edition, folio (402 x 265mm.), portrait and 77 mounted plates by Bakst, comprising 50 coloured plates (4 folding) and 27 plain plates, original half vellum gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, a few plates lightly creased

Condition

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Catalogue Note

a profusely illustrated work with handsome plates.