ALFRED CHOUBRAC (1853-1902) DOUROFF / FOLIES - BERGERE. Circa 1891. 59 1/4x31 1/2 inches, 150 1/2x80 cm. F. Appel, Paris. Condition B+ / A-: unobtrusive vertical and horizontal folds; minor restoration and repaired tears in margins. Anatoly Durov (Douroff in French) and his brother Vladimir were famous Russian clowns. Despite their relation, the two worked separately, Vladimir being more of an animal trainer and Anatoly more of clown in the traditional sense. Anatoly toured Europe in 1890 and 1891.
