RENE BULL (1872-1942) Das russische Ballet. Zwoelf Aquarelle in farbigem Tiefdruck von Rene Bull. [Twelve watercolours in coloured gravure by René Bull]. Munich, Georg W. Dietrich, Court publisher, 1917. Limited edition of 1,200 copies. Copy No. 158. in German Publisher's full cloth portfolio, top cover stamped in gold; publisher's inscription inside portfolio. In excellent condition. Engraved bookplate of Martin Winkler (by A. Kravchenko) inside upper flap. René Bull (1872-1942) was an Irish artist. He studied in Paris with the French caricaturist Caran d'Ache. From 1905, he illustrated books, starting with an edition of Jean de La Fontaine's fables. Among his other major works, he illustrated The Thousand and One Nights (1912), Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat (1913), The Russian Ballet (1913), Carmen (1915) and Andersen's fairy tales. Provenance: Martin Winkler (1893-1982), German cultural and art historian, professor, specialist in early Russian art, member of the German Society for Eastern European Studies. At the buyer's request, we will be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.