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Up for sale is a Vintage Circa 1948-1955 New Orleans Mardi Gras Ball Tableau Decoration Concept Design Art Attributed to the Krewe of Venus and Louis Andrews Fischer/Spangenberg Studios! It measures 11 7/8” by 17 1/2”. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!
This one-of-a-kind piece is an original watercolor, pen, and pencil production sketch from a mid-century New Orleans scenic studio. Attributed to the celebrated designer Louis Andrews Fischer for Spangenberg Studios, this layout sheet was a working technical blueprint for a potentially Krewe of Venus tableau ball, likely dating between 1948 and 1955.
The "Small Panels" sheet features charming, hand-rendered illustrations of classic Fairy Tale motifs—including Cinderella’s coach, the glass slipper, and Puss in Boots. These designs served as the conceptual stage for large-scale scenic flats used during the ball's "tableau vivant" at the Municipal Auditorium. The piece is rich with authentic studio character, including layout lines, handwritten notes, and the production code "5CA9." It is a significant archival find for collectors of NOLA history, theatrical scenography, or vintage illustration art.
