Opulent Ballroom
The magnificent ballroom speaks of fabulous wealth, flaunted without restraint. The vaulted ceiling glows, soft and golden, in the candlelight of several chandeliers. On the north side of the ballroom, an alcove houses extraordinary golden statuary that unfailingly draws the eye. A railed terrace spans the far wall, and stairs at either end of the […]
Grand Opera House: Auction
The main curtain has been raised, unveiling the opera house stage, a broad swath of well-trodden wood floorboards. The house lights illuminate center stage, where the lots up for auction await bidders. Each lot is displayed on its own table or appropriate support, and a folded card in front of each item indicates its lot […]
Grand Opera House: Underwater Shell
The opera house, a place dedicated to the performing arts, is itself a mesmerizing masterpiece. Thousands of velvet-covered seats fill the cavernous auditorium: curving rows in the orchestra section, seats on the elevated mezzanine level and galleries, up to the exclusive balconies. The latter have the best view of the crown jewel: the stage, framed […]
