Rudolph Nureyev chair, signed and dated 'Edith Simon / 1973' (on the reverse of the chair at lower right) oil and graphite on canvas upholstered to a wooden chair frame. 34 1/4 in. (87 cm.) high x 31 1/2 in. (80 cm.) wide x 31 in. (78.7 cm.) deep. Painted in 1973. Provenance: Rudolf Khametovich Nureyev (1938-1993), Woodburn Estate, Leesburg, Virginia; Estate of the above, 1993; The Rudolph Nureyev Foundation, by bequest from the above, circa 1993; Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1996. Read More...
Four original photographs of the great dancer and choreographer taken from 1967–1977, including several candids. Rehearsal photograph shows edge wear and surface cracks, all in fine condition otherwise. Measurements range from 7 x 9.5 to 8 x 10 inches (17.8 x 24.1 to 20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...