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THE COLLECTION OF SIR DENYS AND LADY LASDUNSir Denys Lasdun (1914-2001) was an eminent English architect, celebrated for his commitment to modernist ideals and his contribution to the British urban landscape. Having started his career at Wells Coates’ practice, he would go on to build 32 Newton Road, a house in Paddington which strictly followed Le Corbusier’s domino principle, and would later become Ronald Searle’s residence. Lasdun’s social commitment was demonstrated in commissions for Hallfield primary school, cluster blocks in Bethnal Green, and later for the University of East Anglia. Undoubtedly, however, his two most renowned buildings remain the Royal College of Physicians in Regents Park and the Royal National Theatre on the South Bank of the Thames in London. Appointed as Architect for the Theatre in 1963, and completed in 1976, Lasdun’s building is now Grade II* listed and is one of the most notable examples of Modernist design in the country. The interiors and colour of the National Theatre were worked on by Lady Lasdun. Christie’s are delighted to offer works from Sir Denys and Lady Lasdun’s collection across our Modern British, Russian Art and Prints sales taking place in November. The expertly curated collection pays tribute to the importance art played in the Lasdun family.
Léon Bakst (1866-1924)
Costume designs for 'Salomé': Herod's 5th guest; and 'Cléopâtre': Bacchante
Details
Léon Bakst (1866-1924)
Costume designs for 'Salomé': Herod's 5th guest; and 'Cléopâtre': Bacchante
the first signed in Cyrillic and numbered 'L Bakst/24' (lower right) and inscribed in Russian with production details (upper right);
the second signed and dated 'BAKST/1910' (lower right) and inscribed with production details (upper right)
the first pencil, watercolour and gouache, heightened with gold and silver, on paper laid down on board;
the second pencil and watercolour, heightened with gold, on paper-fronted board
the first 12 ½ x 7 5/8 in. (31.5 x 19.3 cm.); the second 10 ¾ x 7 ¾ in. (27.2 x 19.5 cm.)
(2)Costume design for 'Salomé': Herod's 5th guest
Executed in 1908
Costume designs for 'Salomé': Herod's 5th guest; and 'Cléopâtre': Bacchante
the first signed in Cyrillic and numbered 'L Bakst/24' (lower right) and inscribed in Russian with production details (upper right);
the second signed and dated 'BAKST/1910' (lower right) and inscribed with production details (upper right)
the first pencil, watercolour and gouache, heightened with gold and silver, on paper laid down on board;
the second pencil and watercolour, heightened with gold, on paper-fronted board
the first 12 ½ x 7 5/8 in. (31.5 x 19.3 cm.); the second 10 ¾ x 7 ¾ in. (27.2 x 19.5 cm.)
(2)Costume design for 'Salomé': Herod's 5th guest
Executed in 1908
Provenance
Costume design for 'Salomé': Herod's 5th guest
Anonymous sale; Sotheby’s, London, 15 December 1969, lot 13.
Acquired at the above sale by Sir Denys (1914-2001) and Lady Susan Lasdun (1929-2017).
Costume design for 'Cléopâtre': Bacchante
By repute, André Bakst (1907-1972), the artist's son, Paris.
The property of Gwenoch Talbot, Esq.; Sotheby’s, London, 15 December 1969, lot 22.
Acquired at the above sale by Sir Denys (1914-2001) and Lady Susan Lasdun (1929-2017).
Anonymous sale; Sotheby’s, London, 15 December 1969, lot 13.
Acquired at the above sale by Sir Denys (1914-2001) and Lady Susan Lasdun (1929-2017).
Costume design for 'Cléopâtre': Bacchante
By repute, André Bakst (1907-1972), the artist's son, Paris.
The property of Gwenoch Talbot, Esq.; Sotheby’s, London, 15 December 1969, lot 22.
Acquired at the above sale by Sir Denys (1914-2001) and Lady Susan Lasdun (1929-2017).
Literature
Exhibition catalogue, Bakst, London, 1973, listed nos. 4 and 8.
Exhibited
London, The Fine Art Society, Bakst, 3 December 1973-4 January 1974, nos. 4 and 8.
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