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The Gown - 1930s British theatrical costume design by John Dronsfield
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
theatrical productions which were a major contribution to the development of theatre in South Africa. He
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Freddy Wittop “Kelly” Costume Illustration
By Freddy Wittop
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Freddy Wittop’s drawing depicts costumes he designed for the 1965
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media
Show Girl with Fantasy Horse, Fashion Illustration in Blue and Black
Located in Miami, FL
achievement in theatrical costume design. Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida,
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
1910's Art Deco Erte Gouache Painting Original Hand Signed Rare French Costume
By Erté
Located in Buffalo, NY
theatrical costume design is signed Erte at the lower right.
The piece is 20 by 18 framed, the image size
Category
1910s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil
Freddy Wittop Ballet Drawing, Mixed Media
By Freddy Wittop
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
costume design. Provenance: Freddy Wittop Estate | Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida, by descent as
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media
Freddy Wittop “Bajour” Dress Illustration
By Freddy Wittop
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
of a TDF Irene Sharaff Award for lifetime achievement in theatrical costume design. Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Goldscheider Art Déco Carnival Group 'Harlequin & Columbine', by Lorenzl c. 1929
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
show the countess in theatrical costumes.
Designed by Josef LORENZL (1892 - 1950), was an Austrian
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.16 in W 9.85 in D 9.26 in
Theatrical Costume - Pencil by Alfredo Edel - 1895
By Alfredo Edel
Located in Roma, IT
Theatrical Costume is an original pencil drawing realized by Alfredo Edel in 1895.
Good condition
Category
1890s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Theatrical Costume - Watercolor by Alfredo Edel - 1895
By Alfredo Edel
Located in Roma, IT
Theatrical Costume is an original pencil, pastel and watercolor realized by Alfredo Edel in 1895
Category
1890s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pastel, Pencil
H 12.21 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
Theatrical Costume - Pencil Drawing by Alfredo Edel - 1895
By Alfredo Edel
Located in Roma, IT
Theatrical Costume is an original pencil, pastel and watercolor drawing realized by Alfredo Edel in
Category
1890s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Watercolor, Pencil
H 15.75 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
"Cecil Beaton Watercolour Theatrical Set Design for Landscape with Figures" 1951
By Cecil Beaton
Located in Bristol, CT
characterized by their staged poses and imaginative sets. Beaton’s costume and stage designs won him three
Category
1950s Other Art Style Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 22.5 in W 17.25 in D 1 in
Oliver Messel - Costume Design for Caesar and Cleopatra, 1945
By Oliver Messel
Located in London, GB
OLIVER MESSEL
(1904-1978)
Egyptian Costume Design for Caesar and Cleopatra - 1945
Signed l.r
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 14.18 in W 9.45 in
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
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 17.33 in W 11.62 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
John Dronsfield - 1940s Ballet costume design for Amor Eterno
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
Vanne in theatrical productions which were a major contribution to the development of theatre in South
Category
Mid-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
in theatrical productions which were a major contribution to the development of theatre in South
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Oliver Messel - Costume Design for Vivien Leigh in Caesar and Cleopatra
By Oliver Messel
Located in London, GB
OLIVER MESSEL
(1904-1978)
Blue Costume Design for Caesar and Cleopatra - 1945
Signed l.r.: Oliver
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Opera Costume Design for The Barber of Seville by Oliver Messel
By Oliver Messel
Located in London, GB
OLIVER MESSEL
(1904-1978)
Costume Design for Rosina in the Barber of Seville
Signed and
Category
1950s 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
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Oliver Messel - Costume Design for Vivian Leigh in Caesar and Cleopatra - 1945
By Oliver Messel
Located in London, GB
OLIVER MESSEL
(1904-1978)
Blue Costume Design for Vivian Leigh in Caesar and Cleopatra - 1945
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Frank Poole Bevan "Design for Stage Costume" Yale University School of Drama
Located in Sharon, CT
Frank Poole Bevan (1903-1976) Studied at Yale and a Professor of Theatrical Design, Yale School of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paint
H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
John Dronsfield - 20th Century British Costume Design of a Man in a Green Coat
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
JOHN DRONSFIELD
(1900-1951)
Costume Design with Green Jacket
Watercolour and bodycolour over
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Maxwell Armfield - 20th Century British Theatrical watercolour
By Maxwell Armfield, RWS
Located in London, GB
MAXWELL ARMFIELD, RWS.
(British 1882-1972)
Costume Design for Geranos
Signed l.l.: MAXWELL
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
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
Category
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
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Costume tailleur(Tailored suit)
Signed "Erté
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Richard De Menocal Vogue Watercolour Of Turban Clad Theatrical Lady
Located in Bristol, CT
York City, and created costume designs for Radio City Music Hall. He had his first solo exhibition in
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Liza Minnelli "Flora the Red Menace" Off Broadway Musical Theatrical Caricature
Located in New York, NY
Theatrical Caricature. Published in the NY Daily News on May 9, 1965. Ink and gouache on board; dimensions
Category
1960s Performance Mixed Media
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Board
"Nudes Stepping Forth, " Large Theatrical Sketch by Raoul Pene du Bois
By Raoul Pene du Bois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
costume design (No, No Nanette); among the many other shows he designed were the Ziegfeld Follies (1934
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Portrait on Stage - Red Cape - Scottish 60s art theatrical portrait oil painting
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
) was a Scottish theatrical stage and costume designer, painter, commercial artist, and writer. She was
Category
1960s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Broadway Costume Illustration by Designer Mabel E. Johnston
Located in Larchmont, NY
and School of Industrial Art in 1922. She was awarded two prizes for costume design in the competition
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
H 39 in W 21.25 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Costume Illustration by Broadway Designer Mabel E. Johnston
Located in Larchmont, NY
Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art in 1922. She was awarded two prizes for costume design in the
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
H 21.125 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in
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
Category
19th Century Rococo Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Tempera, Watercolor, Gouache
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 0.79 in
Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
.
Each sign features two characters, intricately carved into the wood, donned in ornate costumes
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Original Opera Set Design Vintage Watercolour Painting By Ekaterina Mikhailovsky
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE FRAMED THEATRICAL ARTWORK, 20th Century
An original stage design for an opera which
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Paintings
Materials
Paper, Glass
H 22.45 in W 27.96 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Giltwood Throne Armchair, design attributed to William Kent
By William Kent
Located in London, by appointment only
, theatrical design and costume. Kent's life coincided with a major turning point in British history, the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 50.5 in W 28.5 in D 26.25 in
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Original Painting "La Violan" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A very fine Mid-20th Century original gouache painted costume design for a theatrical musical
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Paper
"The Embrace" Original Surreal Watercolor & Ink Drawing by Walter Schnackenberg
By Walter Schnackenberg
Located in Chicago, IL
before devoting himself to the design of stage scenery and costumes. In the artist’s theatrical work, his
Category
1940s Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Laderlappen - Original Lithograph Poster by Walter Schnackenberg
By Walter Schnackenberg
Located in Chicago, IL
costumes. In the artist’s theatrical work, his mastery of form, ornamentation, and Orientalism became
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Original Painting "Uncle Sam" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
, in the design of theatrical settings and costumes, in the design of jewellery, one is functioning in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Paper
Tony Duquette - Wendy Goodman & Hutton Wilkinson - 1st Edition, New York, 2007
Located in London, GB
design, costume, jewellery or interior, everything he touched became a mesmerising piece or a theatrical
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.41 in W 10.24 in D 1.38 in
Broadway's in Fashion
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
theater. When he designed costumes and sets for theatrical productions, it was a lifelong desire that he
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Etude De Décor, Don Pasquale By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
opera, Don Pasquale with this set design that intricately weaves together a plethora of elements
Category
20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 14.625 in W 24.5 in D 0.75 in
Les Dragons by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
costume in gold and black, titledLes Dragons, for a character in the theatrical production of Mah-Jongg
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold
Dans l'Opulence - Lithograph by Alfred Grévin - Late 19th century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
, and designed costumes and sets for popular theater. He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the Musée
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.85 in W 13.39 in D 0.04 in
Arabian Nights
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
, exotic costume design that inspired Arabian Nights. Like many of the fabulous theatrical costumes that
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Le fiancé by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
gouache on paper
Titled Le fiance, Erté designed this costume for a 1919 production of Les Rois des
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Le Chien Qui Fume By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
creative force whose visionary designs were imbued with an otherworldly appeal. His mesmerizing costume and
Category
20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Couronne de laurier by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
imaginative costume featuring a laurel wreath for Jean Cocteau's renowned theatrical work,Les Monstres Sacrés
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Character - Original Lithographs by A. Grevin - Mid-19 Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
designed costumes and sets for popular theater. He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the Musée Grévin, a
Category
1850s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.21 in W 9.06 in D 0.2 in
You Girl - Original Drawing by Alfred Grévin - Late 19 Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
, and designed costumes and sets for popular theater. He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the Musée
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
H 9.06 in W 6.11 in D 0.04 in
Portrait - Original Drawing by Alfred Grévin - Late-19 Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
designed costumes and sets for popular theater. He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the Musée Grévin, a
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 3.15 in W 2.56 in D 0.04 in
The Hanged - Drawing by Alfred Grévin - Late-19 Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
, cartoonist, and designed costumes and sets for popular theater. He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pencil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
H 8.67 in W 6.11 in D 0.04 in
Woman- Original Drawing by Alfred Grévin - Late-19 Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
, cartoonist, and designed costumes and sets for popular theater. He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Paper
No Reserve
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 0.04 in
Figure - Original Drawing by Alfred Grévin - Late-19 Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
, cartoonist, and designed costumes and sets for popular theater. He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Ink
No Reserve
H 2.76 in W 2.17 in D 0.04 in
Figure - Original Drawing by Alfred Grevin - Late 19th Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
was also a sculptor, cartoonist, and designed costumes and sets for popular theater. He founded with
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
No Reserve
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 0.04 in
1996 Thierry Mugler Couture Archival Black White Futuristic Strapless Mini Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, theatricality. Though Mugler stopped designing his couture and ready-to-wear lines in 2003 to focus on
Category
1990s French Mini Dress
Les fleurs by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
right)
Inscribed "No. 362" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté masterfully designs an opulent costume in
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Fashion Illustration by Jazz Age Broadway Designer Mabel E. Johnston
Located in Larchmont, NY
Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art in 1922. She was awarded two prizes for costume design in the
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
H 21.125 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate theatrical costume design for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Art Deco versions now, or shop for Art Deco creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect theatrical costume design among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right theatrical costume design for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, white and brown. Finding an appealing theatrical costume design — no matter the origin — is easy, but Walter Schnackenberg, Georges-Henri Tribout, Alfred Grevin, Doris Zinkeisen and J. J. Grandville each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, paper and pencil — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Theatrical Costume Design?
The average selling price for a theatrical costume design we offer is $1,800, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $285,000 for the highest priced.
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