Auction catalogue
Christie's
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1984
Materials
Auction catalogue
Measurements
241 x 181 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Coleton Fishacre, Devon
NT 1502461.1
Summary
An auction booklet from Christies for the sale of select costumes from the D'Oyly Carte Wardrobe. On the front cover is a drawing of a blue and gold stage with red curtains, and "G & S" in gold at the top of the stage. Below is "D'Oyly Carte" in red. Written between the curtains is the text "Christie's, South Kensington will offer for sale at The Lyric, Hammersmith selected items from the D'Oyly Carte Wardrobe, Tuesday 24th January 1984." There are 32 pages containing 220 brief descriptions of costumes and black and white photographs of costumes in the middle. In blue pen beside each description is a number - most likely the bid price.
Makers and roles
Christie's, auctioneer