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Italian Mixed Media Gouache Tempera Theatre Set Costume Silhouette Painting
Located in Firenze, IT
artworks are very unusual, they probably were sketches for theatrical costumes and sets. A rare example of
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19th Century Rococo Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Tempera, Watercolor, Gouache

John Dronsfield - 20th Century Costume Design for the Theatre
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Costume Design – Man with Staff Watercolour and bodycolour over
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20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Second Mrs Tanqueray Act III 1950 Haymarket Theatre Costume Watercolour by C
By Cecil Beaton
Located in Bristol, CT
Theatre, London 1950 stage production. Provenance: Palm Beach Galleries #336 Worth Avenue w/ c1960's
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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

20th Century British Theatre Costume Design by John Dronsfield
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Costume Design Signed l.l.: Dronsfield Watercolour and pencil
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

20th Century British Theatre Costume Design by John Dronsfield
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
born in Lancashire. He studied briefly at Manchester School of Art. In 1918 he enlisted in the Young
Category

1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

John Dronsfield - Mid 20th Century British Theatre Costume Design watercolour
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Costume Design Watercolour and pen and ink Unframed, in mount only
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Yiddish Theatre Cubist Costume Design 1924 Deco Color Field Modernism Broadway
Located in New York, NY
Yiddish Theatre Cubist Costume Design 1924 Deco Color Field Modernism Broadway. Boris Aronson
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1920s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Art Deco Costume Design - Eva
By Georges Lepape
Located in Miami, FL
: "Costume for L'enfantement du mort, (miracle en pourpre, et or.). Devised by Marcel L'Herbier and performed
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1910s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Art Deco yellow butterfly costume design by French costume designer Jean Aumond
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A very charming and stylish Art Deco costume study of a lady in a yellow butterfly costume by the
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Bless You All Tony Award Broadway Costume Design Mid 20th Century Theatre Modern
Located in New York, NY
Bless You All Tony Award Broadway Costume Design Mid 20th Century Theatre Modern. Miles White
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1950s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

"My Fair Lady" 1958 West End Theatre Costume Drawing Mid 20th Century Modern
By Cecil Beaton
Located in New York, NY
"My Fair Lady" 1958 West End Theatre Costume Drawing Mid 20th Century Modern Cecil Beaton (1904
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1950s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Rashomon - A 1950 costume design for the New York Theatre by Oliver Messel
By Oliver Messel
Located in London, GB
OLIVER MESSEL (1904-1978) The Medium – Costume Design for Peter Glenville’s Rashomon, Performed at
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Romische Fantasie, Theatre
Located in Bristol, CT
Theatrical portrait of a lady in costume c1920s Image Sz: 7 1/2"H x 4"W Frame Sz: 15 1/4"H x 11
Category

1920s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Romische Fantasie, Theatre
Romische Fantasie, Theatre
H 15.25 in W 11.25 in
La Chauve Souris /Theatre Pigalle
By Paul Colin
Located in New York, NY
Colin, Paul. Theatre Pigalle/La Chauve Souris. 1934. Color lithograph. On Linen. Paul Colin
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Romain de Tirtoff Erté 1987 Loge De Theatre Art Deco Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco framed silk sarf by Erté, titled LOGE de THEATRE made in the 1987 in France. Black Gloss
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte, Art Deco theatre design drawing
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
recognized as the most influential artist of the Art Deco movement. His distinguished career spanned over 80
Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Freddy Wittop “Kelly” Costume Illustration
By Freddy Wittop
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Broadhurst Theatre production. Costume designer Freddy Wittop won a Tony Award for his work on “Hello, Dolly
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Mixed Media

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte, Art Deco Gouache theatre design
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
known as Erté, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art Deco movement. His
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

'Theatre in the Park' French School (circa 1930s)
Located in London, GB
'Theatre in the Park' gouache on art paper, French School (circa 1930s, signature unknown). A
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1930s Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Costume Oriental by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Costume Oriental Signed “Erté”(lower right
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Costume tailleur by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
ensemble that is the epitome of Erté's signature Art Deco elegance. Titled Costume tailleur, or A Tailored
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Romain de Tirtoff, called ERTÉ, Art Deco theatre set designs, signed
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
the most influential artist of the Art Deco movement. His distinguished career spanned over 80 years
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Romain de Tirtoff Erté 1987 Loge De Theatre, Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art, Signed
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Romain de Tirtoff Erté 1987 Loge De Theatre Framed Silk Scarf Wall Art
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte, Art Deco theatre set design in ink
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Romain de Tirtoff, commonly known as Erté, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Gerard Tunney, Theatre Dressing Room, Original figurative painting
By Gerard Tunney
Located in Deddington, GB
interested in the theatres capacity to transform and change these subjects through the use of costumes, make
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte, 2 Art Deco theatre set designs in ink
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art Deco movement. His distinguished
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

American Ballet Theatre dancer Christine Dunham in 'The Firebird' 17 x 22"
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
American Ballet Theatre dancer Christine Dunham in costume performing "The Firebird" in 1992. One
Category

1990s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Costume - Painting by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
feminine costume designed for theatre. The figure is elegant, the colors are congruous and harmonious.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Costume - Painting by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
costume designed for theatre. The figure is elegant, the colors are congruous and harmonious.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Costume - Painting by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
By Alkis Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
feminine costume designed for theatre. The figure is elegant, the colors are congruous and harmonious.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Costume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theatre, and opera, and interior decor. “Not only
Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Costume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
of fields, including fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theatre, and
Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist Cubist
By Sam Norkin
Located in New York, NY
"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist CubistSigned lower left
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1940s American Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
Located in London, GB
theatrical costume, recently obtained from a Paris (France) theatre collection early this month, the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Masks

Materials

Canvas

Art Deco watercolour on paper of a lady in a butterfly costume by Jean Aumond
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A very charming and stylish Art Deco costume study of a lady in a blue butterfly costume by the
Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Pierrot and Harlequin (Framed Contemporary Still Life Theatre Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming painting by Russian painter Evgeny Grichuk features costuming related to two stock
Category

1990s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Grands Théâtres de Paris - Oliveris - Original Lithograph - 19th Century
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Grands théâtres de Paris - Oliveris is an original hand-colored lithograph realized by Godefroy
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Grands Théâtres de Paris - Oliveris - Original Lithograph - 19th century
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Grands théâtres de Paris - Oliveris is an original hand-colored lithograph realized by Godefroy
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Grands Théâtres de Paris - Thisbe - Original Lithograph - 19th century
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Grands théâtres de Paris - Thisbe is an original hand-colored lithograph realized by Godefroy
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Grands Théâtres de Paris - Cendrillon - Original Lithograph - 19th century
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Grands théâtres de Paris - Cendrillon is an original hand-colored lithograph realized by Godefroy
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Costume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theatre, and opera, and interior decor
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Ethel Merman "Annie Get Your Gun" original Mid Century Broadway theatre drawing
Located in New York, NY
Ethel Merman "Annie Get Your Gun" original Mid Century Broadway theatre drawing Ethel Merman in
Category

1940s Performance Mixed Media

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Board

Grands Théâtres de Paris - La Baronne - Original Lithograph - 19th century
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Grands théâtres de Paris - La Baronne is an original hand-colored lithograph realized by Godefroy
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Leon Bakst Three Costume designs from Le Dieu Bleu Ballet 1911
By Leon Bakst
Located in Paonia, CO
-century stage realism, sparking a revolution in theatre design. His fame lay in the sets and costumes he
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Color

The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692) The Sheldonian Theatre, University of
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Early 18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving

Grands Théâtres de Paris - La Fée Melise - Original Lithograph - 19th century
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Grands théâtres de Paris - La Fée Melise is an original hand-colored lithograph realised by
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Grands Théâtres de Paris - La Fée Melise - Original Lithograph - 19th century
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Grands théâtres de Paris - La Fée Melise is an original hand-colored lithograph realised by
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Grands Théâtres de Paris - Le Prince Ramir - Original Lithograph - 19th century
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Grands théâtres de Paris - Le Prince Ramir is an original hand-colored lithograph realized by
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

'Theatre Du Chatelet, Paris' a framed gouache painting
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in St. Albans, GB
Theatre Du Chatelet A stunning gouache by one of France's premier artists specialising in Parisian
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte original theatre set design, gouache on paper
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Tirtoff, commonly known as Erté, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art Deco
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte original theatre set design, gouache on paper
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
) Romain de Tirtoff, commonly known as Erté, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte original theatre set design, gouache on paper
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
) Romain de Tirtoff, commonly known as Erté, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Morris Carnovsky "Counterattack" 1943 Broadway Play Theatre Caricature Drawing
Located in New York, NY
cartoonist who specialized in theatre caricatures for more than seven decades. His drawings of theatre, opera
Category

1940s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Board

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte original theatre set design in ink, signed
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Erté, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art Deco movement. His distinguished
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte original theatre set design in ink, signed
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Erté, is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art Deco movement. His distinguished
Category

20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Green Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years). This
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years). This
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

John Dronsfield - 1940s Ballet costume design for Amor Eterno
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
Dronsfield was born in Lancashire. He studied briefly at Manchester School of Art. In 1918 he enlisted in
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Meryl Streep John Lithgow "Secret Service" 1976 Off Broadway Theatre Caricature
Located in New York, NY
Meryl Streep, John Lithgow and others starred in the Phoenix Theatre Company's Off-Broadway
Category

1970s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Roger Furse "Waldemar Fitzurse - Ivanhoe" Original Costume Illustration C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
. He studied at the Slade School of Art and in Paris, but abandoned painting for theatre design in the
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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Theatre Costume Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of theatre costume art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the modern style, while we also have 1 modern versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of theatre costume art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of theatre costume art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, blue and white. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of theatre costume art examples over the years, but those made by Cecil Beaton and Georges Lepape are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, watercolour and paper.

How Much is a Theatre Costume Art?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of theatre costume art in our inventory may begin at $249 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,555.