Mikhail Larionov
Four works from the L'Art decoratif theatral moderne portfolio


1919
pochoir in colors
largest: 19.75 h x 12.875 w in (50 x 33 cm)
smallest: 9.75 h x 12.75 w in (25 x 32 cm)

Lot includes La paon, Le grillon and Le cygne. These works are from the edition of 515 published by La Cible, Paris for the occasion of Larionov and Goncharova's arrival in Paris from Russia, and the exhibition at the Galerie Barbazanges showcasing their theatrical work.

Provenance: Collection of Ginger Moro | Thence by descent

Exhibited: Russian Avant-Garde 1910-1930, 2 May - 12 July 1980, Modernism Art of the 20th Century, San Francisco (one work)

Literature: Hellyer 408

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Please note 'Le Grillon' is hinged to three sides, preventing inspection of the verso. Sheets display light to moderate toning with some color variation to edges beneath mat of three examples. Each work shows light handling wear consistent with age, including soft crescent marks and softened corners, light smudges and accretions, and a small chipped loss to lower left corner of one work. Some works show evidence of previous hinging, including light skinning to the perimeter of one sheet. One work is unframed. Additional work is matted measuring 13 x 17 inches. Additional work is framed behind glass measuring 25 x 19 x 2 inches. Additional work is framed behind acrylic measuring 25 x 19 x 2 inches.