{"product_id":"costume-designs-by-alfred-maltby","title":"TWO COSTUME DESIGNS BY ALFRED MALTBY","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"cbc6c674-7f71-4f8e-8506-463a283117b4\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"cbc6c674-7f71-4f8e-8506-463a283117b4\" data-turn-id-container=\"cbc6c674-7f71-4f8e-8506-463a283117b4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-75\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0c756c-991c-8387-a5d4-db83da3ac663-20\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a0c756c-991c-8387-a5d4-db83da3ac663-20\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0c756c-991c-8387-a5d4-db83da3ac663-20\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-76\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8de31e1c-65a2-4311-9676-23992027de31\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eTwo Costume Designs by Alfred Maltby (1852–1924)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eA delightful pair of original pen and ink costume studies by the noted artist and illustrator Alfred Maltby, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eExecuted with Maltby’s characteristic elegance and fluid line work, the drawings depict two fashionable female figures in theatrical or fanciful costume. One figure is shown carrying a staff across her shoulders, while the other stands in an elaborate gown adorned with decorative detailing and a flowing train. Both works beautifully capture the grace, poise and charm of the period’s fascination with costume, theatre and society dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eThe drawings are signed on the left-hand study and initialled on the right, and are presented together within a decorative mount and refined gilt frame that complements their delicate character. The carefully chosen presentation enhances their appeal as a striking decorative piece while preserving the intimacy of the original works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eAlfred Maltby was a respected British illustrator and designer whose work appeared in numerous publications and exhibitions during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, making these studies both attractive and collectable examples of his draughtsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Late 19th \/ early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 41.5 x 49.5 x 1.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Summerfield and Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55408771498369,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/DSCF7843.jpg?v=1773229020","url":"https:\/\/www.summerfieldandscott.co.uk\/products\/costume-designs-by-alfred-maltby","provider":"Summerfield and Scott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}