Lot 42
John Piper
English (1903-1992)

Untitled (Boy's Chorus)

Estimate: $400 - $600

Price Realized: $250 Includes buyer's premium

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Lot 42
John Piper
English (1903-1992)
Untitled (Boy's Chorus)
Description
inscribed "Boy's Chorus Act III Sc 2" upper right, inscribed "gold decoration peeling off doublet hose"
Piper created this design for "Gloriana", a Benjamin Britten opera, which was composed for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Details
watercolor, gouache, ink, and charcoal on paper sight: 21 x 13 inches signed lower right
Provenance
From the Collection of Allan Lewis, former Music Director at the Joffrey
Condition
overall good condition, minor toning particularly to the along the right edge


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Frame Information
frame dimensions: 27 x 19 x1 inches, wooden frame with glazing
Contact Information
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