Lot 40 , The Marriage of Figaro: A rail of green velvet gold trimmed tail coats and trousers, similar pale blue silver

The Marriage of Figaro: A rail of green velvet gold trimmed tail coats and trousers, similar pale blue silver braided suit, a cream lace dress, bodices and a quantity of purple and gold jackets. Approx. 60 items.
Estimate £300-400



The Marriage of Figaro, composed by Mozart, first perfomed 1786. The Plot: Figaro and Susanna are getting married. Their master the Count abolished his 'Droit de seigneur' but now wishes to revive it with Susanna! The others scheme to prevent this and it ends with the Count being caught trying to seduce his wife disguised as Susanna.


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Sold for £420