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Lot 47*

Meer M. Akselrod
(Russian, 1902-1970)
A costume design for Midas Ha'Din' ('Measure of Justice') 37.2 x 25.7cm (15 x 10 1/8in).

1 December 2021, 11:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

£600 - £800

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Meer M. Akselrod (Russian, 1902-1970)

A costume design for Midas Ha'Din' ('Measure of Justice')
signed in Cyrillic and dated '33' (lower right); inscribed with artist's name, title and date (verso)
watercolour, gouache on paper
37.2 x 25.7cm (15 x 10 1/8in).

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Provenance
Sotheby's London, 6 April 1989, lot 707
Acquired by a private collector from the above


The play Midas Ha'Din ('Measure of Justice') by David Bergelsen was originally directed by and starring Solomon Mikhoels and presented by GOSET in Moscow in 1931 with designs by Isaak Rabinovich. It was revived in 1933 with new stage designs and costumes by M. Akselrod.

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