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Freddy WittopFreddy Wittop “Kelly” Costume Illustration / Drawing1965
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Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Freddy Wittop (1911-2001)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s); 1965
Country of origin; materials: Dutch/American; mixed media on paper
Dimensions (H, W, D): 18.5"h, 14.5"w; 24.5"h, 20"w frame
Additional Information: Freddy Wittop's drawing depicts costumes he designed for the 1965 Broadhurst Theatre production of Kelly. Provenance: Freddy Wittop Estate / Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida, by descent.
Freddy Wittop (1911–2001) was a Dutch-American costume designer best known for his award-winning contributions to Broadway theater, including a Tony Award for Hello, Dolly! and a lifetime achievement honor from the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards. This signed mixed media drawing from 1965 was created for the Broadway production of Kelly at the Broadhurst Theatre and showcases Wittop’s flair for theatrical elegance and stylized figuration.
Rendered in watercolor, ink, and pencil, the drawing exemplifies the expressive quality of mid-century costume illustration. Wittop’s work reflects the visual language of contemporaries like Erté, Miles White, and Edith Head — designers who brought character to life through fashion and gesture. This piece comes directly from the artist’s estate and has been preserved by descent through a private collection in Palm Beach, Florida. A unique intersection of theater history and collectible design, Wittop’s drawings appeal to collectors of fashion illustration, stage design, and vintage Broadway ephemera.
- Creator:Freddy Wittop (1912 - 2001)
- Creation Year:1965
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Condition:very good, some signs of age and wear consistent with a functional artwork, light wear to frame, not examined outside frame.
- Gallery Location:Lake Worth Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2698215957652
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