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Stage property for Capriccio

Stage Property
1963 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sconce designed by Dennis Lennon for a production of Capriccio, Glyndebourne Opera, 1963. Previously attributed to Oliver Messel and believed to be for Ariadne Auf Naxos.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleStage property for Capriccio (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Papier-mâché, wood and paint
Brief description
Sconce designed by Dennis Lennon for a production of Capriccio, Glyndebourne Opera, 1963
Physical description
Rococo candle scone with artificial mirror, the sconce with two branches, each branch holding two tall artificial candles. The mirror is decorated with a star.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10cm
  • Width: 62cm
  • Depth: 30cm
Gallery label
Credit line
Given by Glyndebourne Productions Ltd
Summary
Sconce designed by Dennis Lennon for a production of Capriccio, Glyndebourne Opera, 1963. Previously attributed to Oliver Messel and believed to be for Ariadne Auf Naxos.
Collection
Accession number
S.150-2019

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Record createdApril 25, 2019
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