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Study for a cover of the theater program for the Ballet Russes

Pavel Tchelitchew (American, 1898–1957) · 1928

$31,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £23,371≈ €27,766

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolor, ink paper collage and artist's perforations on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed "P. Tchelitchew." lower right of the image; indistinctly inscribed and dated "... 1928" lower right
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
19 x 13 3/4 in. (48.3 x 34.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010821)
Date
November 18, 2021
Location
New York, United States
Lot
200
Estimate
$10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £7,419 – £11,129) (≈ €8,814 – €13,222)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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