Gold, Arthur; Fizdale, Robert Misia: The Life of Misia Sert.

[London, Macmillan, 1980].
4to, XII, 337 pp., ill.

In original beige cloth with gilt lettering and decoration. Without dust jacket.
In good condition, very faintly spotted.

First British edition. First published in the USA in 1980.

This book explores the life of Misia Sert (1872–1950), a gifted pianist of Russian-Polish descent who was both painted and admired by artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec.
Known primarily as a patron of contemporary artists and musicians, Misia hosted influential salons in her Parisian homes for decades. She was a close friend of Serge Diaghilev, offering him both creative and financial support, and she also shared a strong bond with Coco Chanel.