Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
1893 a souvenir programme for the state Performance of Romeo &…
Sale Title:
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
30-May-2021
Lot No.
***
Description:
1893 a souvenir programme for the state Performance of Romeo & Juliet given at the Royal opera house, Covent garden in honour of the marriage of the Duke of York & Princess Mary of Teck (later Kie Nellie Melba as Juliet in a Royal Performance, London 1893, a souvenir programme for the state Performance of Romeo & Juliet given at the Royal opera house, Covent garden in honour of the marriage of the Duke of York & Princess Mary of Teck (later King George V & Queen Mary) on July 4th, 1893. The beautiful silk programme features portraits of the Royal couple, Queen Victoria, the Prince & Princess of Wales and Princess Mary's parents. The performance of Gounod's opera 'Romeo et Juliette' featured Nellie Melba as Juliette and Jean de Reske as Romeo in a reprise of their triumphant performances at Covent garden in 1889. Superb condition and overall 54 x 37 cm.
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Memorabilia: Commemorative - Royalty