Property from the Estate of Betty Comden Kyle Betty Comden was a dynamic and legendary figure in both theater and film for over 60 years. A native New Yorker, she was renowned for her classic New York musicals produced in collaboration with her creative partner, Adolph Green. Comden and Green wrote lyrics and books for numerous shows, including "On the Town" and the screenplay for "Singin' in the Rain." They worked with composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Cy Coleman, Charles Strause and directors such as Jerome Robbins and the actors Fred Astaire, Lauren Bacall, Carol Burnett, Judy Holliday, Gene Kelly, Rosalind Russell, and Phil Silvers among others. Comden and Green won five Tony Awards for their work on "Applause," "Hallelujah, Baby," "Wonderful Town," and "On The Twentieth Century," and a Tony nomination for "A Doll's Life," as well as two Academy Award Nominations for "The Band Wagon" and "It's Always Fair Weather." Other film musicals included "Singin' In The Rain," "On The Town," "Bells Are Ringing," "Good News," and "The Barkleys Of Broadway." Betty Comden received numerous other honors, including the Woman of the Year Award from the Alumni Association of New York University and the Kennedy Center honor in 1991. She also returned to Broadway in 1991 when she and Green reunited with Cy Coleman to write the lyrics for "The Will Rogers Follies." Ms. Comden married accessories designer Steven Kyle in 1942, with whom she had a son and a daughter. Christie's is honored to present lots 170 and 171 from the Estate of Betty Comden Kyle.

Marc Chagall (1887-1985)

Le couple

Details

Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Le couple
signed and dated 'Marc Chagall 1956' (lower right)
goauche on paper
25½ x 19½ in. (64.8 x 49.6 cm.)
Painted in 1956

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The Comité Marc Chagall has confirmed the authenticity of this work. Please note the correct title is Pastorale jaune et orange.

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