ALEXANDRE BENOIS (1870-1960) Sketch of two costumes, including Prince Charmant for The Sleeping Beauty (i) signed and dated in pencil 'AB. 1946' (lower right), inscribed 'The Sleeping Beauty' (along top edge), (ii) signed and dated in pencil 'AB. 1953' (bottom right), inscribed 'La Bella addormentata nel Bosco' (along top edge), inscribed 'Le Prince Désiré' (top right). watercolour and pencil on paper 23.5 x 16 cm (each) Since Diaghilev's production, Sleeping Beauty has been revived many times around the world. Alexandre Benois designed the costumes for several productions, including the Royal Ballet's 1946 production at Covent Garden and the 1953 production at Milan's Teatro alla Scala. ALEXANDRE BENOIS (1870-1960) A set of two costume designs, including Prince Charming [Prince Desiré] for The Sleeping Beauty (i) signed and dated in pencil 'AB. 1946' (lower right), inscribed 'La Belle au Bois Dormant' (along the upper edge), (ii) signed and dated in pencil 'AB. 1953' (lower right), inscribed 'La Bella addormentata nel Bosco' (along the upper edge), inscribed 'Le Prince Desiré' (upper right) watercolour and pencil on paper 23.5 x 16 cm (each) Since Diaghilev's production, The Sleeping Beauty has been staged in many revivals all over the world. Alexander Benois designed costumes several productions, including the 1946 Royal Ballet staging at Covent Garden and the 1953 production at Teatro alla Scala, Milan.