NYC Opera Auctions Off Costumes, Instruments and More Today

The New York City Opera, which declared bankruptcy last month, is auctioning off its old instruments, props and costumes next month.

The sale will take place today, December 19 and proceeds will help pay off creditors.

Items include:

COSTUMES

Many One-of-A-Kind Opera, Theatrical, Nostalgic, Vintage & Period Costumes, Including: Dresses, Gowns, Capes, Uniforms, Regalia, Formal Wear, Coats, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Wigs, and Much More...

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Harpsichord 2 Manual, 1959 Mustel Five Octave Celesta, 1.5 Oct Philharmonic Chimes 1 1/2" Tubes, Musser 3 Octave Pro-vibe Gold Finish, Yamaha 3.5 Octave Rosewood Bar Symphonic Xylophone, Prestige Line Cowbell, 14 Pearl Concert Snare Stand-Double Braced, Ludwig Concert Toms, Weiss Heng Gong-32 Deep Lip and More...

SCENERY AND PROPS

Grip, Staircases, Backdrops, Furniture, Dishware, Orchestra Pit Railing, Chandeliers, Steamer Trunks, Barrels, Hand and Set Props and More...

AUDIO VISUAL

Video Equipment, Projectors, Lighting, DVD's CD's Books and More...

SHOP AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Chop, Table & Band Saws, Drill Presses, Belt Sanders, Disk Grinders, Metal Shelving, Metro Racks, Laundry Carts, Wardrobe Racks, Metal & Wood Rolling Wardrobe Containers, Prop & Equipment Portable Units, Much More...

OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT

Desks, Chairs, File Cabinets, Conference Room Table & Chairs, Computers, Guest Chairs, Book Cases, Monitors, Avaya Phone System with (30) Handsets, Desktop & Large Format Printers, Shredders, Network & Server Equipment and More...

Inventory is subject to change. See auction catalog when posted for final auction items.

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