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Fantastic metal helmet of Sigurd the Dragon, 19th-century opera accessory
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A genuine museum piece, an identical copy of which can be found in the theatrical arts collection of the Musée de Bastia (U Museu di Bastia), this helmet with its steel base and chased pewter dragon is that of Sigurd, the main heroic figure in the four-act opera of the same name: Sigurd, inspired by the Norse mythological hero written by Ernest Reyer in 1884.
A heroic, dramatic piece, it recounts how Hilda, the younger sister of Gunther, King of the Burgundians, falls in love with the hero Sigurd, despite being promised to Attila himself. She bewitches the hero, who eventually breaks the spell with the help of Brünhilde, the woman whose mission it was for Sigurd to save her from monsters, and with whom they fall in love. In a tragic twist of fate, the two lovers die as a result of Gunther and Hilda's treachery and jealousy, but fate has a vengeance in store for them that ends the play in a kind of victory: the spirits of Sigurd and Brünhilde ascend to heaven, while the bodies of Hilda and Gunther are slaughtered by Attila, having learned of their actions.
This entirely handcrafted helmet was used in various representations of Sigurd from the end of the 19th century, through the 20th and into the 21st century. The shape of the helmet is inspired by the fantasy of the late 19th century, a period when French theater, opera and early cinema were marked by highly imagery-laden sets mixing archaeological and historical references, but mostly influenced by the imagination and fantasy of 19th-century authors.
Today, this rare piece is just waiting for a lover of historical opera accessories to join their collection, so don't hesitate any longer and adopt a museum piece!
Dimensions :
→ Height x width x external depth: 42 x 18 x 22 cm
→ Interior height x width x depth 17 x 17 x 20.5 cm
→ Weight: 800 grams
Slight patina on the pewter dragon, the steel is almost flawless.
Slight patina on the pewter dragon, the steel is almost flawless.
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ConditionVery goodColorsSilver, GreyMaterialMetalNumber of items1Height42 cmWidth18 cmDepth22 cm
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La Ferté-Saint-Aubin, FranceOn Whoppah since April 2025 • 1 sale