Live Auction 10639Christie's Interiors
Claud Lovat Fraser (1890-1921)
Lot 79

Claud Lovat Fraser (1890-1921)

The Beggars Opera - A three-fold wooden screen with six inset panels and carved decoration

Closed24 February 2015

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GBP 3,750

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Claud Lovat Fraser (1890-1921)
The Beggars Opera - A three-fold wooden screen with six inset panels and carved decoration
the upper left panel signed 'C LOVATFRASER' (lower right)
oil on panel
complete screen: 62 ½ x 58 ¾ in. (158.2 x 149.3 cm.)

Given by the artist to the Playfair family circa 1920

Specialist note

Sir Nigel Playfair produced John Gay's 'The Beggar's Opera' at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith in June 1920. The music was arranged by Frederic Austin and Claud Lovat Fraser designed the set and costumes. The production was an instant success and ran for three years.