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Lucien Coutaud 1950 Original French Surrealist Gouache Painting Figures
By Lucien Coutaud
Located in Surfside, FL
for Socrate by Erik Satie at the Marseille Opera . Sets and costumes for the Fourth Day of the Soulier
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1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

“Wild Horses”
By Hoi Lebadang
Located in Southampton, NY
set and costumes for his opera My Chau - Trong Thuy at the Opera de Paris. In the 1980s, in addition
Category

1960s Post-Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Oil Painting Hungarian American illustrator Willy Pogany Illustration Art, Fruit
By Willy Pogany
Located in Surfside, FL
designed stage settings and costumes for different shows and the Metropolitan Opera House. He eventually
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian Abstract Collage No a Questa America Large Screenprint Hand Signed
By Emilio Vedova
Located in Surfside, FL
fruitful cooperation with composer Luigi Nono, designing sets and costumes for the opera Intolleranza 1960
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1960s Arte Povera Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Italian Abstract Collage Linea Nera Large Screenprint 1960s Vietnam Era
By Emilio Vedova
Located in Surfside, FL
fruitful cooperation with composer Luigi Nono, designing sets and costumes for the opera Intolleranza 1960
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1960s Arte Povera Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Books, Gustav Kobbe s "The Complete Opera Book"
Located in New York, NY
. Illustrated in black and white with drawings and photographs of costumes from various operas. Also includes
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Vintage 1930s English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Birchwood Easy Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1958
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in London, London
(originally in Monza) in Milan and his work extended to stage sets and costumes for the opera house `La Scala
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Armchair by Gio Ponti From Hotel Parco Dei Principe
Located in London, London
stage sets and costumes for the opera house `La Scala` in Milan. Ponti was actively involved in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Easychair Designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1958
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in London, London
and costumes for the opera house `La Scala` in Milan. Ponti was actively involved in the Industrial
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Two Seat Sofa by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, London
stage sets and costumes for the opera house `La Scala` in Milan. Ponti was actively involved in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

PVC, Wood

Easychair in the Style of Gio Ponti for Hotel Parco dei Principei Sorrento
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Monza) in Milan and his work extended to stage sets and costumes for the opera house `La Scala` in Milan
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

San Francisco Opera Costume
Located in Cloverdale, CA
San Francisco Opera Costume "Barbera of Seville" The Role of Rosina Performed by Ms Joyce
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

19th Century French Opera Costume
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
19th century French opera costume with great patina and character. A fabulous, unexpected object!
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Original BOB MACKIE Theatrical Opera Costume - Lulu
By Bob Mackie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original BOB MACKIE Theatrical Costume from the 1998 San Francisco Opera Production of "Lulu"
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Framed Opera Costume From The Metropolitan Opera House
Located in Woodbury, CT
COSTUME FROM THE OPERA LES TROYENS. EACH WITH A METROPOLITAN OPERA , NEW YORK CITY LABEL .ONE
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20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Plexiglass

Set of Three Boston Opera Costumes, c. 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An adorable set of three Boston Opera stage costumes from the early 1900s. *We ship
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Early 20th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Opera Trunk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lacquered and Golden Painted Opera Costume Storage Trunk
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Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Trunk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Peking Opera Costume Storage Trunk
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Trunk
Trunk
$2,250
Lacquered Panel with a Blackbird, by Gaston Suisse, 1930s
By Gaston Suisse
Located in Paris, FR
, panels, screens. His naturalist aim was illustrated in fabrics, stainedglass windows and opera costumes
Category

Vintage 1930s French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Cauldron 11
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera costuming, and sequined patterns inspire ornately detailed forms that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper, Sumi Ink

Dunhuang VII
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera costuming, and sequined patterns inspire ornately detailed forms that
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Etching, Screen, Sumi Ink

Cauldron 5
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera costuming, and sequined patterns inspire ornately detailed forms that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper, Sumi Ink

Cauldron 9
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera costuming, and sequined patterns inspire ornately detailed forms that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Sumi Ink

Cauldron 7
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera costuming, and sequined patterns inspire ornately detailed forms that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Sumi Ink

Cauldron 10
By Katherine Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera costuming, and sequined patterns inspire ornately detailed forms that
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Sumi Ink

Set of Four German Costume Prints for Opera, Mid-19th Century
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Set of Four Hand-Colored German Costume Prints for Opera, Mid-19th Century; for The Daughter of the
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Antique 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper, Glass

Cauldron 2
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, details from Beijing opera costuming, lattice-work, sequined patterns. Although founded in adornment
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Sumi Ink

Cauldron 3
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, details from Beijing opera costuming, lattice-work, sequined patterns. Although founded in adornment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Sumi Ink

"Don Carlos" Opera Illustrations
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful watercolor and mixed media illustrations of the set and costumes of the Opera, Don Carlos
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Vintage 1960s French Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Mixed Media

Antique Italian Opera Dress Form
Located in Chicago, IL
antique dress form. from an italian opera house costume shop. rare grand scale. iron base.
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese country opera puppets
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of beautifully crafted and rare poppets of Chinese opera characters with richly adorned
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Cauldron 4
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
from the chance evaporations and shapes left behind. Flower petals, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper, Sumi Ink

Knot
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
from the chance evaporations and shapes left behind. Flower petals, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Sumi Ink

Garland
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
from the chance evaporations and shapes left behind. Flower petals, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite, Paper, Sumi Ink

Untitled
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
from the chance evaporations and shapes left behind. Flower petals, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper

Litterfall 1
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
from the chance evaporations and shapes left behind. Flower petals, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper, Sumi Ink

Cauldron 8
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
from the chance evaporations and shapes left behind. Flower petals, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Etching, Paper, Sumi Ink

Eight Cats
By Leonor Fini
Located in New York, NY
fashion and sets for the Paris Opera and costumes for the Comedie Francaise. Throughout her career
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1980s Fauvist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Magnificent French Faux 20 MM Size Angel Skin Pink Pearl Opera Length Necklace
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 26inch faux 20mm French Angel Skin Pink Color handmade pearls by France's oldest faux pearl makers dating back to Napoleon lll. .The pearls are hand strung and knotted to a ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Cauldron 6
By Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
from the chance evaporations and shapes left behind. Flower petals, leaves, pom poms from Beijing opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Screen, Sumi Ink

Lawyer: Edition 35/65 (From Punch Judy, Seven Hand Colored Lithographs)
By Robert Israel
Located in New York, NY
" wide, 15.50" high. Robert Israel is a noted set and costume designer for opera and theater. His
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hermes Serio Ludere Silk Twill Scarf 90 cm / Brand New
By Hermès
Located in VERGT, FR
Weaving Arts in Aubusson, France. In 2012, he created the decor and costumes for Haydn’s opera Orlando
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Ubu The Magical Cat
By Leonor Fini
Located in New York, NY
sets for the Paris Opera and costumes for the Comedie Francaise. Throughout her career mythology, fairy
Category

1970s Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Watchful Cat
By Leonor Fini
Located in New York, NY
sets for the Paris Opera and costumes for the Comedie Francaise. Throughout her career mythology, fairy
Category

1980s Surrealist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Black White Polka Dot Silk Cocktail Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parisienne. She has served royalty and made costumes for operas and ballets as well as designing the first
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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

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Opera Costume For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic opera costume available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and glass, every opera costume was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer opera costume, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An opera costume, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made opera costume over the years, but those crafted by Charles Betout are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Opera Costume?

The average selling price for an opera costume at 1stDibs is $1,000, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.