Royal Opera House, London, Architectural Model and Single Bookend By Timothy Richards

by Single Bookends

Product Features

• Individual, hand-made work of art
• Made with traditional construction materials, NOT resin-molded
• Can be used as a single bookend or simply displayed as a free-standing model
• 8 1/2" high by 12" wide and 4" deep
• Each bookend weighs approximately 9 lbs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 8.5 x 12 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• ASIN: B000JQ551E
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,392,658 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, LONDON (1858) This is a model of the third and present theatre, which was designed by Edward Middleton Barry and opened in 1858. It was extensively modernised, refurbished and extended in the late 1990's. The theatre only became known as 'The Royal Opera House' in 1892. The original theatre (Theatre Royal) was designed by Edward Shepherd, and was built with funds raised by the enormous success of the Beggar's Opera by John Gay. It was opened in 1732 but sadly was destroyed by fire in 1808. The second Theatre Royal was built and opened in September 1809, but it was to last a mere 47 years as once again fire destroyed the theatre in March 1856. The model is made of plaster with detail in etched brass, lead and beautiful hand-made rose coloured glass. It is sometimes paired with the single bookend of the Floral Hall. This is one of a series of fine Architectural models made by world-renowned artist, Timothy Richards. These models are made with plaster and other traditional construction materials including lead, acid-etched brass, glass, copper and gold leaf. Each model is individually hand-made in Timothy's studio and worskhop in Bath in England.