Description:

Signed and Date 1944 lower right. Horace Armistead was born in in London, England, where he served an apprenticeship at the Helmsley Scenic Studio before coming to work first in Boston as early as 1925 before then coming to New York City where he worked for the Metropolitan Opera House. He is best known for his scenic and costume designs for a variety of plays, ballets, and operas in the 1930s through the 1950s. He won a Tony Award in 1947 for his design for Gian-Carlo Menotti’s “The Medium.” He was Professor of Design at B.U. , 1954-1967; taught theatrical design and scene painting at Brandeis, 1966-67, and at Brandeis, 1962-68; and has been design consultant at Harvard, 1966-68 Abstract Surrealist Realist. Regionalist Impressionist Mid Century Modern. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 8" x 10" and 9-3/8" x 11-3/8" framed
  • Condition:
  • Good Condition with some paint loss on the lower right and 2 small imprints upper middle (see pics)

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October 7, 2024 5:00 PM EDT
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