Fine Art Antiques Asian & Tiffany Session 2
Sun, Dec 12, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 1118
Thais French Opera Poster
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
French Poster, Thais Opera by Jules Massenet, poster designed by Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) for an 1894 production. This unique poster promoting Massenet's opera has been created to resemble "a papyrus, torn, eaten away by the centuries. Orazi has created a poster that is the first to have such a curious form." Such a different design is in perfect harmony with the opera's plot, which takes place in Ancient Egypt during Byzantine rule. Drawn to the beautiful courtesan Thais, a Cenobite monk attempts to convert her from worshiping Venus to worshiping the Christian God. Ultimately, it is revealed that his interest in her is entirely rooted in lust, whereas her morals and sense of honor are far superior.
Overall size: 45 x 18 1/2 in.
Sight size: 41 x 14 1/2 in.
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