Lot 83: Roger Furse (1903-1972) 'Drop Curtain, Scenes 2 & 6 - the burning of the King's Theatre' - The Prospect Before Us; 'Mlle. Theodore dancing on the stage of the King's Theatre, Covent Garden' - The Prospect Before Us The first pen, ink and watercolour

Roger Furse (1903-1972) 'Drop Curtain, Scenes 2 & 6 - the burning of the King's Theatre' - The Prospect Before Us; 'Mlle. Theodore dancing on the stage of the King's Theatre, Covent Garden' - The Prospect Before Us The first pen, ink and watercolour The second watercolour and gouache The second signed lower left The first 35cm x 53cm The second 33.5cm x 50cm The first picture was illustrated in C. W. Beaumont, Ballet Design Past and Present, p. 204 The first picture exhibited: National Gallery, London, 1943 British Council Exhibition, Paris, 1945 Arts Council Tour, 1952 Burlington Galleries, London, 1953 The second picture exhibited: British Council Exhibition, Paris, 1945 Arts Council Tour, 1952 Burlington Galleries, London, 1953 Provenance: John Carr Doughty, 1 Eaton Square, London (see illustration)