8th Dec, 2020 10:00

TV, Film, Sport Memorabilia, Comics & Collectables

 
  Lot 124
 

HILDA WETTON (1896-1980) - HAND DRAWN WINDMILL THEATRE SHOWGIRL COSTUME DESIGN

HILDA WETTON (1896-1980) - HAND DRAWN WINDMILL THEATRE SHOWGIRL COSTUME DESIGN. A fantastic original work by Hilda Wetton c1930s, famed designer of cabaret dancer costumes notably for performers in 'Showgirls' at the Windmill Theatre, Soho circa 1937. This example in pencil and watercolour depicts an elegant dancer in ballet pose with lace cape. On thicker card like stock, measures approx 20 x 30cm. Very good condition. References: See documentary on The Windmill Theatre via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42U4aNFPDc with Hilda drawing from 4.54 onwards. Other examples of Hilda's other works are also held by the V&A and can be seen at http://collections.vam.ac.uk/name/wetton-hilda/A39361/

Sold for £65

Hammer Price


 
HILDA WETTON (1896-1980) - HAND DRAWN WINDMILL THEATRE SHOWGIRL COSTUME DESIGN. A fantastic original work by Hilda Wetton c1930s, famed designer of cabaret dancer costumes notably for performers in 'Showgirls' at the Windmill Theatre, Soho circa 1937. This example in pencil and watercolour depicts an elegant dancer in ballet pose with lace cape. On thicker card like stock, measures approx 20 x 30cm. Very good condition. References: See documentary on The Windmill Theatre via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42U4aNFPDc with Hilda drawing from 4.54 onwards. Other examples of Hilda's other works are also held by the V&A and can be seen at http://collections.vam.ac.uk/name/wetton-hilda/A39361/

Auction: TV, Film, Sport Memorabilia, Comics & Collectables, 8th Dec, 2020

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