Feb 07, 2002 - Sale 1924

Sale 1924 - Lot 23

Price Realized: $ 3,680
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 500 - $ 750
CLAIRE HELIOT. Circa 1910.
37 1/2x28 inches. Adolf Friedlander, Hamburg.
Condition B+: restoration along vertical and horizontal folds; over-painting in right margin.
The performer in a lavender dress is carrying a large lion over her shoulder who is holding a red, white and blue Union Jack in its mouth; lettering in yellow. Heliot was "the Lady of the lions", and was renowned world-wide for her daring performances.