Desmond olga (7 risultati)

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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. 37cm x 25cm. 8 silver bromide prints mounted on paper with English captions. Cloth folder, gilt lettering. English issue of 8 plates of Olga Desmond and Adolf Salge from the 1908 series by German photographer Otto Skowraneck printed from the negatives of the Neue Photographische Gesellschaft m.b.H. (NPG). Includes Venus Anadyomene, Veil-Dance, A Question after R. Boeltzig, Prayer, Park-Nymph, Awakening, Adoration after Stephen Sinding, and Love Play. Desmond was a Berlin performer and dancer who co-founded "Evenings of Beauty", staging nude and body-painted living statues. The performances were controversial though she always defended her performances as high art. Minor bump to bottom right corner of folder and paper mounts. One photograph, Love Play, with numerous rub marks and foxing to mount. Other photos Fine to Near Fine, with minor silvering to edges of the photographs, the mounts with very minor foxing. Category: Performing Arts; Performing Arts::Dance; Sexuality::Art & Erotica; Photographs (Original). Inventory No: 0037585.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. Signed by Author. 13.5cm x 19.5cm. 40 pages, frontispiece, 8 plates. Decorative papered boards. Text is in German. Desmond's method of choreographic transcription intended as a basis for the self-study of dance, edited by Fritz Bohme. Desmond began performing as a living statue in 1906 and went on to broadly promote performing nude on stage, progressing from posed representations of classical figures to dance. Her early career attracted considerable controversy and debate, though she always defended her performances as high art. This dedication to the form remained evident throughout her later career as a dance teacher in Berlin, and the present work is an early example of her methods. One of 150 numbered copies, signed by Desmond at the end of the preface, with nude photographic portrait frontispiece, and 8 plates of dance notation in a rear pocket. Text is in German. Very minor chipping to spine tail. Category: Performing Arts; Performing Arts::Dance; German Language; Signed by Author. Inventory No: 0037574.…

12,5x18,5 cm. 40 pp. + portrait frontispiece + 8 loose plates (in a pocket at end). Publisher's hardcover with marbled covers and title ina frame on upper cover. Spine a bit worn and damaged but overall still a very good copy. Copyright page with stamp from the library of Carina Ari: "Carina Ari Biblioteket" (Ari was a famous Swedish dancer and choreographer between 1913-1939). Olga Desmond (1890-1964) was a German dancer, art model, actress and living statue who prefered to perform naked.…

Hardcover. Condizione: vg. Limited Edition. Oblong Sextodecimo. [1] 40pp., 8 plates in back pocket. Original half rattan over decorative handmade paper-covered boards with framed white lettering on cover. Decorative endpapers. Frontispiece photograph with decorative green framing. Publisher's device on title page. Decorative head and endpieces. Printed on handmade paper, cover made with Käte Baumann paper. Preface by Olga Desmond with facsimile signature. Laid in two photo-reproductions on postcard showing Desmond and Felix Ricco dancing together, and a Felic Ricco portrait. Introduces basics for the self study of dance with chapters on turns and movements, movement sequences, and music scores with detailed instructions. Eight plates demonstrating movement on music score cards in pocket at rear. Text in German. Stamp of previous owner on title page. Slightly starting at page 9. Block slightly age toned. Overall in very good condition. Olga Desmond (1890-1964) was one of the first to promote nudity on stage in St. Petersburg, 1908. She became the subject of a vibrant debate in Russia but persistently defended her right to appear naked on stage. However, she was banned from performing in St. Petersburg. Desmond appeared in various films, e.g Seifenblasen (Soap Bubbles), Mut zur Sünde (Courage for sin), and others.…

First edition, number 72 of 150 deluxe copies on handmade paper, this copy signed by Desmond after the preface. Berlin dancer and model Olga Desmond (1890-1964) shot to fame when she took her Schönheitsabende ("Beauty-Evenings"), in which she and her troupe struck classical poses in the nude or wearing only bodypaint, to the Russian stage in St Petersburg. Met with public outrage and accused of "seduction", Desmond defended her performances to the press: "Call it daring or bold, or however you want. but this requires art, and it is my only deity, before whom I bow and for which I am prepared to make all possible sacrifices. I decided to break the centuries-old heavy chains, created by people themselves. When I go out on stage completely naked, I am not ashamed, I am not embarrassed, because I come out before the public just as I am, loving all that is beautiful and graceful." Nonetheless the nude show was banned from St Petersburg, and Desmond returned to Berlin where a similar public outcry following a 1909 appearance in the Wintergarten secured her succès de scandale. Cosmetic products bore Olga Desmond's name, and she took numerous nude dance tours around Germany. During the war years she branched out into film and theatrical performances, but afterwards devoted herself primarily to teaching dance, as represented by this handsomely produced publication on dance notation. Hertha Feist (1896-1990) was one of Desmond's most notable students. This copy has a contemporary ink ownership stamp of a "Margot Niendorf, Dipl.-Gymnastiklebrerin, Burg b. M., Bahnhofstr. 25", perhaps one of her students, with a photographic postcard laid in showing four young female dancers posing in a dance frieze, captioned on the rear in manuscript and dated 1929. The works is very scarce indeed, with WorldCat showing 14 copies (none mentioning the deluxe issue, or a signature) in institutions world-wide, and none recorded at auction. Small oblong octavo. Photographic nude portrait frontispiece of Desmond by C. Oertel, vignette illustrative initials and terminals incorporating nude figures, eight printed dance notation cards held in rear pocket. Original boards, silver crepe paper spine, brown patterned paper sides with Desmond facsimile signature blind stamped to front, gilt patterned endpapers. Paper lightly chipped to spine, light rubbing to corners, some mild spotting within, but generally excellent condition for this scarce survival.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: German. Language: German. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1919. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - German, Pages:- 70, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 70 70.…