Nikolai Alexandrov. Benois

BENOIS, NICOLAI (1901–1988) Two Set Designs for “Sadko” , each signed and dated 1937, each also further titled, inscribed in Cyrilic “La Scala” and dated on the mount. Ink, charcoal, crayon, gouache and oil on paper, each measuring, 24 by 31.5 cm. Comment1 Provenance: Anonymous sale; Ballet and Theatre Material , Sotheby’’’’s London, 4 March 1982, lots 58 and 59. Acquired at the above sale by the previous owner. Private collection, UK.

BENOIS, NICOLAI (1901-1988) Two Set Designs for “Sadko” each signed and dated 1937, each also further titled, inscribed in Cyrilic “La Scala” and dated on the mount. Ink, charcoal, crayon, gouache and oil on paper, each measuring 24 by 31.5 cm. Comment1 Provenance: Anonymous sale; Ballet and Theatre Material , Sotheby’’’’s London, 4 March 1982, Lots 58 and 59. Acquired at the above sale by the previous owner. Private collection, UK.

Nikolai Alexandrovich Benois (Russian, 1901-1988) Stage design for Verdi's I Vespri Siciliani signed and dated 'Nicola Benois 51' (lower right); further inscribed 'Vespri Siciliani quadro 2/Teatro alla Scala 1951 26 XII/M.Callas' (lower left) pastel on paper 46.5 x 67cm (18 5/16 x 26 3/8in).

LOT 199 - NIKOLAI ALEXANDROVICH BENOIS 1901-1988 RUSSIAN VILLAGE inscribed and dedicated in Cyrillic and dated 3 / VII - 25l.r. gouache on paper 25,000—35,000 GBP measurements image size: 45.5 by 59cm, 18 by 23 1/4 in. inscribed and dedicated in Cyrillic and dated 3 / VII - 25l.r. gouache on paper

Nikolai Alexandrovich Benois Russian, 1901-1988 Costume Design for Beverly Sills as Pamira in Rossini's "L'assedio de Corinto," Metropolitan Opera, 1974 Signed and dated '74 (lr); dedicated a Beverly Sills con immensa amirazione (ul) Pastel on paper 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches The Estate of Beverly Sills Estimate $1,500-2,500 Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.