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Fri, Oct 12, 2018 06:00PM EDT
Lot 910

Motley Theatre Design Group (1932- c. 1976): Balloon Seller from Ben Franklin in Paris; and Bosco for Richard II

Estimate: $400 - $800
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Two gouache on paper with fabric swatches, variously inscribed.

Both13 1/2 x 10 in. (sight), 19 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (frame).

Note: The Motley design firm was made up of three English designers: Margaret Harris, Sophie Harris and Elzabeth Montgomery.

Condition

Both with mat staining. Otherwise apparently in good condition. Not examined out of frame.