Oliver Messel (British, 1904-1978) Two Costume Designs for Queen of Spades one signed 'Oliver Messel' (lower right) and inscribed 'Pluto' (upper right); the other signed 'Oliver Messel' (lower right) and inscribed 'Opera Queen of Spades/Masque' (on sheet verso) watercolour, chalk and pencil on paper 36 x 23.5cm (14 3/16 x 9 1/4in). (2) Footnotes: Provenance With Wright Hepburn Gallery, London. Private collection, UK. Having worked on the film of Queen of Spades a year earlier, Messel designed both the set and costumes for the Royal Opera House's 1950 production of the Tchaikovsky opera. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing