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Rudolf Nureyev
Six pairs of ballet boots, including a thigh-length pair in grey suede, the soles stamped with the size 40; a calf-length pair in light brown suede with elasticated sides, the soles stamped with the size 7EEE; a calf-length pair in rust-brown suede, the split sides with zip fastening; a knee-length pair in patent white leather; a calf-length pair in brown canvas, the split sides fastened with laces, the soles stamped with the size 26 and manufacturer's name Chacott, Japan; and a calf-length pair in mauve, with elasticated sides, the soles stamped with the size 7 45E and manufacturer's name Gamba Ltd. (some showing signs of wear and one with repairs to the soles) (12)
Six pairs of ballet boots, including a thigh-length pair in grey suede, the soles stamped with the size 40; a calf-length pair in light brown suede with elasticated sides, the soles stamped with the size 7EEE; a calf-length pair in rust-brown suede, the split sides with zip fastening; a knee-length pair in patent white leather; a calf-length pair in brown canvas, the split sides fastened with laces, the soles stamped with the size 26 and manufacturer's name Chacott, Japan; and a calf-length pair in mauve, with elasticated sides, the soles stamped with the size 7 45E and manufacturer's name Gamba Ltd. (some showing signs of wear and one with repairs to the soles) (12)
Provenance
Ex-lot 1088, Nureyev, Part II, Christie's London, Monday, 20th November and Tuesday, 21st November, 1995
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