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Original Vintage Movie Poster The Great Caruso Mario Lanza Tenor USSR Release
Original Vintage Movie Poster The Great Caruso Mario Lanza Tenor USSR Release

Original Vintage Movie Poster The Great Caruso Mario Lanza Tenor USSR Release

Located in London, GB

Original vintage movie poster for the Soviet release of the 1951 American biographical music drama about the Italian tenor Enrico Caruso (1873-1921): The Great Caruso / Великий Каруз...

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Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Two large French ormolu three-branch wall sconces by H. Vian
Two large French ormolu three-branch wall sconces by H. Vian

Two large French ormolu three-branch wall sconces by H. Vian

By Henri Vian

Located in London, GB

The Opera News magazine ran a feature on the Metropolitan Opera in their 16 April 1966 edition and included a photograph of one of the sconces, shown from the south lobby of the buil...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Marc Chagall, Boris Godunov, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)
Marc Chagall, Boris Godunov, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)

Marc Chagall, Boris Godunov, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Boris Godounov (Boris Godunov), from the album Le plafond de l’Opera de Paris par Marc Chagall (The Ceiling of the Pa...

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1960s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Opera Bench in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Opera Bench in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Opera Bench in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Opera Bench in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS.

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2010s French Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Wood, Hardwood, Beech

Chinese Double Sided Carved Opera Troupe Prop Sign Calligraphy Panels 45"
Chinese Double Sided Carved Opera Troupe Prop Sign Calligraphy Panels 45"

Chinese Double Sided Carved Opera Troupe Prop Sign Calligraphy Panels 45"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of vintage mid to early 20th century hardwood opera troupe prop signage hanging panels, carved on both sides with gilded calligraphy; gold edges / frame.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Hardwood

No Sad Songs

No Sad Songs

By Alec Montroy

Located in New York, NY

Pointillist painter Alec Montroy depicts a crowd assembled beneath the marquee of the Broadway musical The Phantom of the Opera in his painting “No Sad Songs,” with theatergoers walk...

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20th Century Pointillist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Palais Garnier III - Limited Edition Photograph

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Palais Garnier III - Limited Edition Photograph

By Gérard Uféras

Located in Vienna, AT

For collectors of Paris opera photography, black and white documentary photography, performing arts prints, and Gérard Uféras’ Un Fantôme à l’Opéra series, this work offers charm and...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture
1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture

1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful alabaster wall plate features a high relief sculpture commemorating the opera, Carmen. Made by hand in Tuscany, Italy by master sculptor Gino Ruggeri.

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Palais Garnier V - Limited Edition Photograph

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Palais Garnier V - Limited Edition Photograph

By Gérard Uféras

Located in Vienna, AT

For collectors of Gérard Uféras photography, Palais Garnier photography, ballet photography, black and white opera prints, and fine art images of performance, this work offers refine...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Bolshoi Theatre, Moscou - Limited Edition Photograph

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Bolshoi Theatre, Moscou - Limited Edition Photograph

By Gérard Uféras

Located in Vienna, AT

The child’s focused posture conveys curiosity and immersion, while the opulent surroundings remind us of the cultural heritage and ritual of attending the opera. For collectors of G...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set 12 Very Large Cups and Underplates
Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set 12 Very Large Cups and Underplates

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set 12 Very Large Cups and Underplates

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

One of the finest porcelain ever made, Lamm service was given a name "Opera Set", because every piece is decorated with a scene from Richard Wagner's opera.

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Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

"The Threepenny Opera"

"The Threepenny Opera"

By George Wachsteter

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the long running Off-Broadway Revival of the Bertolt Brecht Musical `The Threepenny Opera`, with the Brooklyn Bridge in background, th...

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1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

The White Dress
The White Dress

The White Dress

By Francois Gerome

Located in Missouri, MO

He is most well-known for his paintings of women depicted at picturesque spots throughout Paris including the Place de la Concorde and in front of the Opéra. In these representations...

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1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Earrings with Diamond Cap
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Earrings with Diamond Cap

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Earrings with Diamond Cap

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Perfect for any occasion, from brunch to the opera, these earrings are a delightful accessory.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

BALLO IN MASCHERA, Painting, Oil on Canvas

BALLO IN MASCHERA, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Raul Paniagua

Located in Yardley, PA

This is a tribute to the Opera "Un ballo In maschera" by Giuseppe Verdi. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the arti...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pagliacci, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Pagliacci, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Raul Paniagua

Located in Yardley, PA

This painting is inspired by the opera "Pagliacci" by Ruggero Leoncavallo. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the arti...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Palais Garnier II - Limited Edition Photograph

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Palais Garnier II - Limited Edition Photograph

By Gérard Uféras

Located in Vienna, AT

For collectors of Gérard Uféras photography, Palais Garnier photography, black and white opera prints, and backstage theatre imagery, this work offers a distinctive view of performan...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Piero Fornasetti Set of Coasters of Opera Characters-Melodrama!
Piero Fornasetti Set of Coasters of Opera Characters-Melodrama!

Piero Fornasetti Set of Coasters of Opera Characters-Melodrama!

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Each coaster features a rich, heavy gold gilt ground, creating a dramatic stage for the finely detailed black transfer-printed portraits of iconic leading roles from the Golden Age o...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The figure itself measures 95cm in height approximate 23cm at widest point The marionette is part of a larger collection that would have been used for the depiction of the Ope...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

Textile, Pine

Marc Chagall, The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)
Marc Chagall, The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)

Marc Chagall, The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Plafond de l’Opera de Paris (The Ceiling of the Paris Opera), from the album Le plafond de l’Opera de Paris par Ma...

Category

1960s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Un Fantôme à L'opéra, Gran Teatro la Fenice IV - Limited Edition Photography

Un Fantôme à L'opéra, Gran Teatro la Fenice IV - Limited Edition Photography

By Gérard Uféras

Located in Vienna, AT

For collectors of Venice photography, opera culture, black and white documentary photography, and Gérard Uféras’ Un Fantôme à l’Opéra series, this image offers a charming counterpoin...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Original French Poster Artwork for Gala de Saint-Cyr à l’Opéra
Original French Poster Artwork for Gala de Saint-Cyr à l’Opéra

Original French Poster Artwork for Gala de Saint-Cyr à l’Opéra

By Anne Marie Migette Perard

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

On the left, sweeping feathers or epaulettes reference military dress, while the delicate ink linework of the Palais Garnier (the Opéra) anchors the composition with architectural gr...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Mignon Female Bronze Bust Sculpture After Eugène Antoine Aizelin
Mignon Female Bronze Bust Sculpture After Eugène Antoine Aizelin

Mignon Female Bronze Bust Sculpture After Eugène Antoine Aizelin

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin

Located in New York, NY

Mignon is the title character in the opera comique introduced in 1866 by the French composer Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Claudio Abbado with Sandro Pertini - Vintage Photo - 1980s

Claudio Abbado with Sandro Pertini - Vintage Photo - 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

The photo depict the Italian conductor and the President of the Republic congratulating him at the end of the opera "Carmen" at the La Scala theater in Milan Hand written notes on ...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Piero Fornasetti "Melodramma" Ceramic Coasters: A Series of Dramatic Opera Chara
Piero Fornasetti "Melodramma" Ceramic Coasters: A Series of Dramatic Opera Chara

Piero Fornasetti "Melodramma" Ceramic Coasters: A Series of Dramatic Opera Chara

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Each coaster features a rich, heavy gold gilt ground, creating a dramatic stage for the finely detailed black transfer-printed portraits of iconic leading roles from the Golden Age o...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Pop Art Lithograph Print "Monster Squad" pencil signed, 2013
Pop Art Lithograph Print "Monster Squad" pencil signed, 2013

Pop Art Lithograph Print "Monster Squad" pencil signed, 2013

By Andy Warhol

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Monster Squad" Pop Art Lithograph Print pencil signed pencil dated ( 2013 ) and numbered ( 9/10 ) unframed great colors: dark blue and red classice hollywood monsters: Frankenste...

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2010s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Etching, the Venetian Lagoon, Italy – Framed
Hand-Colored Etching, the Venetian Lagoon, Italy – Framed

Hand-Colored Etching, the Venetian Lagoon, Italy – Framed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

At the top right, a cartouche with the inscription “Raise plan. It is needed for the opera Il Fiore di Venezia. Edition of T. Fountain” In a burl-wood frame with black edges, a newe...

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Vintage 1920s Italian International Style Prints

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Paper

Empire Form Eight-Light Chandelier
Empire Form Eight-Light Chandelier

Empire Form Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire chandelier, its circular frame of gilt metal, holding the opera basket bottom, finished by a ball drop, having eight S-scroll arms, each decorated with a leaf, ending i...

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20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Designed to be hand-held, it is likely that this beautiful spy glass was used at the opera or theatre, for a better view of the performance.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Velvet Upholstery and Ebony Frame
Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Velvet Upholstery and Ebony Frame

Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Velvet Upholstery and Ebony Frame

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The Opera dining chair is defined by its elegant architectural silhouette and sculptural curved arm structure.

Category

2010s Portuguese French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Bouclé Upholstery and Ebony Frame
Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Bouclé Upholstery and Ebony Frame

Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Bouclé Upholstery and Ebony Frame

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The Opera dining chair is defined by its elegant architectural silhouette and sculptural curved arm structure.

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2010s Portuguese French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

The actors

The actors

By Maurice Rouzée

Located in Roma, IT

He realized many sets for the Opéra national de Paris and frequented Cubist and Astract artists.

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1950s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Tempera

The Tales of Hoffmann
The Tales of Hoffmann

The Tales of Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

Original British photographic production still for The Tales of Hoffmann 1951. This British fantasy opera was written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

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Vintage 1950s American Posters

Materials

Paper

The Tales of Hoffmann
The Tales of Hoffmann

The Tales of Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

Original British photographic production still for The Tales of Hoffmann 1951. This British fantasy opera was written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Arena di Verona - Limited Edition Photograph

Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Arena di Verona - Limited Edition Photograph

By Gérard Uféras

Located in Vienna, AT

As part of Gérard Uféras’ celebrated Un Fantôme à l’Opéra series, this work speaks to collectors of opera photography, black and white fine art photography, documentary photography, ...

Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

THE MOTHER OF US ALL
THE MOTHER OF US ALL

THE MOTHER OF US ALL

By Carl Van Vechten

Located in Portland, ME

The limited edition of 55 copies on special paper, signed on the colophon page by Thomson and numbered 47, of the score for the opera by Thomson and Gertrude Stein. This copy is comp...

Category

1940s Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Marc Chagall, Carmen, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)
Marc Chagall, Carmen, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)

Marc Chagall, Carmen, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Carmen, from the album Le plafond de l’Opera de Paris par Marc Chagall (The Ceiling of the Paris Opera by Marc Chagal...

Category

1960s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Attributed to Maria Luigia Raggi Portrait 18th Century
Attributed to Maria Luigia Raggi Portrait 18th Century

Attributed to Maria Luigia Raggi Portrait 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Attributed to Maria Luigia Raggi, a Genoese sister and painter of the 18th century. The opera features an authoritative portrait in oil on its canvas, with dimensions of approximate...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Forest View - Lithograph by Tono Zancanaro - 1975
Forest View - Lithograph by Tono Zancanaro - 1975

Forest View - Lithograph by Tono Zancanaro - 1975

By Tono Zancanaro

Located in Roma, IT

Good conditions. Published in "Opera Buffa" in 1975.For playful drama scenes "The Good Girl of Cecina", a book by Carlo Goldoni, and music by Niccolò Picchini, The opera was staged ...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Mysterious Forest - Lithograph by Tono Zancanaro - 1975
Mysterious Forest - Lithograph by Tono Zancanaro - 1975

Mysterious Forest - Lithograph by Tono Zancanaro - 1975

By Tono Zancanaro

Located in Roma, IT

Good conditions. Published in "Opera Buffa" in 1975.For playful drama scenes "The Good Girl of Cecina", a book by Carlo Goldoni, and music by Niccolò Picchini, The opera was staged ...

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Magic Flute, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)
Marc Chagall, The Magic Flute, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)

Marc Chagall, The Magic Flute, from The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Flute enchantee (The Magic Flute), from the album Le plafond de l’Opera de Paris par Marc Chagall (The Ceiling of ...

Category

1960s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980
Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980

Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980

By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Bronx, NY

Designed by the Danish artist Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal the German ceramic manufacturer over the opera by Mozart, this set is from 1980 untouched condition, the absolute most impr...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Brenet, Original Boat Poster, Paris Cafe Opera, Cruise Line, Chargeur Reuni 1950
Brenet, Original Boat Poster, Paris Cafe Opera, Cruise Line, Chargeur Reuni 1950

Brenet, Original Boat Poster, Paris Cafe Opera, Cruise Line, Chargeur Reuni 1950

By Albert Brenet

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

It depicts Paris and its famous Café de la Paix which faces the Opéra Garnier. Parisian women stroll through the streets, dogs on a leash, looking for a clothes in one of the boutiqu...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Important Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set Cups and Saucers
Important Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set Cups and Saucers

Important Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set Cups and Saucers

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

Important set of 12 hand painted porcelain double handle cups and 12 saucers from the famous "Opera Set" made by studio of Ambrosius Lamm in Dresden.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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    An opera necklace is a long necklace of a size between 26 - 35 inches. It is worn as a single strand or doubled to create a fashionable two-strand choker. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of opera necklace options to choose from.
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    No, opera glasses are not the same as binoculars. Although they resemble one another, opera glasses are usually smaller than binoculars and have lower-power optics that do not magnify as much. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique opera glasses.
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    Yes, opera glasses work and provide magnification in the range of 3x, sometimes even more. Opera glasses are typically more compact and have an elegance that’s not found in regular binoculars. They’re just what you need to view the stage better during a performance so as not to miss anything. Shop a collection of opera glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To identify your opera glasses, look for markings, usually found in inconspicuous areas. Once you have located a maker's mark, use trusted online resources to determine who produced the glasses. Should you encounter difficulty with the identification process, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or antique dealer who is knowledgeable about opera glasses. Shop a diverse assortment of opera glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between opera glasses and binoculars relates to their size and optics. Opera glasses are generally smaller and feature low-power optics. They are usually used only for viewing theatrical performances. Larger, more powerful binoculars have a wide range of uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of opera glasses and binoculars.