{"title":"cp-28-2-Beaton-Messel","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oliver-messel-pencil-and-watercolour-an-elegant-lady-circa-1950","title":"Oliver Messel Pencil And Watercolour An Elegant Lady Circa.1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver Messel 1904-1978 An elegant lady with parasol, Pencil and watercolour drawing. Signed lower right. Dateable to Circa 1950. 48 x 34 cms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver Messel was the foremost British stage and costume designer of the 1930s, 40's and 50's. His often unconventional and opulent designs for the, ballet, theatre and opera, made him the most sought after and highly paid theatrical designer of his generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Boyd-Carpenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42551649861825,"sku":"","price":880.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0291\/6033\/products\/17a638cc-81f7-429e-a19a-afbe00b9ca64_1.jpg?v=1680895484"},{"product_id":"oliver-messel-watercolour-stage-design-for-sleeping-beauty-1946","title":"Oliver Messel Watercolour Stage Design For The Magical Boat In Sleeping Beauty 1946","description":"\u003cp\u003eOliver Messel 1904-1978 British School 20th.Century. Watercolour heightened with white gouache over charcoal, an original Stage design for Sleeping Beauty Act II, The Panorama Scene with the Lilac Fairy and Prince Florimund in a magical boat drawn by Seahorses. Sadler's Wells Ballet at Covent Garden February 1946. 43 by 29.2 cms. To mounted image. 59.3 by 46.5 cms framed overall. Provenance: Sothebys 22 October 1987 Ballet Sale Lot 882.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver Messel was the foremost British stage and costume designer of the 1930s, '40s and '50s. \"By far the most talented designer of his generation\" and \"one of the greatest set and costume designers England has ever produced.\" The 'Messel Production' of  Sleeping Beauty (1946) for which this is an original design, was arguably his defining masterpiece. Often revived (notably in New York, 1949 \u0026amp;  in Russia 1961), it was originally produced for the Sadler's Wells Ballet at The Royal Opera House in February 1946. His vibrant unconventional and opulent designs for the production caused a sensation that defied the drab post war austerity of the time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Boyd-Carpenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57379091153273,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0291\/6033\/files\/20260608-182712.jpg?v=1780939828"},{"product_id":"oliver-messel","title":"Oliver Messel Costume Design For Margaret Dale In The Role Of The Water Nymph Sadler's Wells Ballet 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eOliver Messel 1904-1978. British School 20th.Century Pencil, watercolour and gouache costume design for Sabrina The Water nymph In Comus 1942. Provenance: Roy Astley Collection of Theatrical Designs Bonhams June 2025. Some slight soft creasing and bruising to sheet, a small taped puncture upper left, all to no real detriment. 29.5 by 43.6 cms to mounted image. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDesign for the 1942 Sadler's Wells Ballet production of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO#Mkm8ud\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"NcsgQb_b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eComus\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e at the New Theatre, the role of the water nymph Sabrina was danced by Margaret Dale.1922-2010. The sets and costumes designed by Messel, the ballet was choreographed by Robert Helpmann (who also starred as Comus) and featured Margot Fonteyn as The Lady.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"NcsgQb_a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAMQAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eOliver Messel was the foremost British stage and costume designer of the 1930s, 40's and 50's. His often unconventional and opulent designs for the, ballet, theatre and opera, made him the most sought after and highly paid theatrical designer of his generation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"NcsgQb_a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAMQAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwitkJ2SjPiUAxW-RkEAHVIEFskQi4wTegoIAggACAAIBRAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"NcsgQb_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAUQAQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patrick Boyd-Carpenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402330481017,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0291\/6033\/files\/20260608-173004.jpg?v=1780936409"},{"product_id":"cecil-beaton-pen-and-ink-stage-design-sirenes-1948","title":"Cecil Beaton Pen And Ink Stage Set Design For Frederick Ashton's Les Sirènes 1946","description":"\u003cp\u003eSir Cecil Beaton 1904-1980. 20th.Century British School. Pen and ink drawing, Stage set design for the Ballet Les Sirènes.1946. 34 by 24cms to mounted image. 50.5 by 42 cms framed overall. Provenance: Bonhams 23 November 2021 lot 95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"poDzR_h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eLes Sirènes (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO#Mkm8ud\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"poDzR_n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe Sirens\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), was choreographed by Frederick Ashton to music by Lord Berners, the set and costume design being by Cecil Beaton. Despite the mythical name, the ballet was actually a satirical comedy set at the opulent Edwardian seaside resort of Trouville, France, Ca.1904. First performed by the S\u003cspan\u003eadler’s Wells Ballet, Royal Opera House, London, 12 November 1946.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patrick Boyd-Carpenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402532856185,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0291\/6033\/files\/20260608-171003.jpg?v=1780941333"},{"product_id":"oliver-messel-throne-room","title":"Oliver Messel Stage Set Design Throne Room For 'Tough At The Top' 1949","description":"\u003cp\u003eOliver Messel 1904-1978 British School 20th.Century. Charcoal and wash drawing. Stage set design. Titled 'Throne Room.' For 'Tough at The Top.' 1949. Provenance:\u003cspan\u003e Redfern Gallery, 20 Cork St., London,  Purchased Sydney Bernstein Esq, November 1951, Exhibited at The Oliver Messel Exhibition, V\u0026amp;A Museum, 1983. some cockling to sheet and water stain to the original mount. 36.5 by 23cms. Image. 50 by 35.5 cms. Framed overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver Messel was the foremost British stage and costume designer of the 1930s, 40's and 50's. His often unconventional and opulent designs for the, ballet, theatre and opera, made him the most sought after and highly paid theatrical designer of his generation. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO#Mkm8ud\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rAYgrf_i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eTough at the Top\u003c\/em\u003e. Was a 1949 musical production, staged at the \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rAYgrf_j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAdelphi Theatre\u003c\/span\u003e in London, the play was written by A.P. Herbert with music by Vivian Ellis and directed by Wendy Toye. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Boyd-Carpenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57405317382521,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0291\/6033\/files\/20260609-095741.jpg?v=1780995801"},{"product_id":"oliver-messel-stage-set-design-colonnade-circa-1950","title":"Oliver Messel Stage Set Design Colonnade For 'Tough At The Top' 1949","description":"\u003cp\u003eOliver Messel 1904-1978. British School 20th.Century. Stage set design titled 'Colonnade' for 'Tough at The Top.' 1949. Provenance: Redfern Gallery 20 Cork St, London’, Purchased by Sydney Bernstein 1951. Exhibited at The Oliver Messel Exhibition, V\u0026amp;A Museum, 1983. 36.5 by 23 cms image. 50 by 36 cms overall framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver Messel was the foremost British stage and costume designer of the 1930s, 40's and 50's. 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