Lot 41
John Piper
English (1903-1992)

Costume Design for "Gloriana"

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Lot 41
John Piper
English (1903-1992)
Costume Design for "Gloriana"
Description
inscribed 'Boy's Chorus Act III Sc 2' to upper right, inscribed lower right
Piper created this design for "Gloriana", a Benjamin Britten opera, which was composed for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Details
watercolor, gouache, and charcoal on paper sight: 21 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches signed lower right
Provenance
From the Collection of Allan Lewis, former Music Director at the Joffrey
Wright/ Hepburn/ Webster Gallery New York, NY label affixed verso
Condition
overall good condition, with light toning, minor foxing and cockling


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Frame Information
frame dimensions: 28 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 1 inches, metal frame with glazing
Contact Information
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