Jules Cheret (1er juin 1836 à Paris - 23 septembre 1932 à Nice)
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Title:
Lidia - illustree of PL 25 (S)
Date:
1896
Size:
8.75" x 12.5"
Medium:
Stone-Lithograph
Price:
$250.00
INV. #:
6948
Lidia; illustree of PL 25, les affiches illustrees; Jules Cheret, printed 1896. Size: 8.75" x 12.5". Note that the Les Affiches Illustrees are slightly smaller than Maitre d'Affiche size.
Original. Les Affiches Illustrees. Presented in a 20" x 16" acid free museum mat.
Lily de Lidia was a popular performer in Paris music halls. She was known for her 'gommeuse' (double-jointed) act. This poster announces Lidia's appearance at the outdoor Alcazar d'Ete. This one has a crease. Uncreased or maitre version also available.
This is from the "Les Affiches Illustree" series
which Cheret contributed to the 'Courrier Francais.' This 12-page weekly magazine, which started in 1894, championed the work of many leading posterists. (Rennert XXVII, 347)
The Vintage Poster located in Laguna Beach, California is a brick & mortar gallery where you are personally welcome to visit us during gallery hours to preview any of the original posters that are featured on the website.
The Vintage Poster Gallery of Laguna Beach, California., Your Ultimate Resource for Vintage Posters. You can purchase here on line or directly in the Laguna Beach gallery. You save the 15-25% auction add on hammer prices when you buy gallery direct.
Original. Les Affiches Illustrees. Presented in a 20" x 16" acid free museum mat.
Lily de Lidia was a popular performer in Paris music halls. She was known for her 'gommeuse' (double-jointed) act. This poster announces Lidia's appearance at the outdoor Alcazar d'Ete. This one has a crease. Uncreased or maitre version also available.
This is from the "Les Affiches Illustree" series
which Cheret contributed to the 'Courrier Francais.' This 12-page weekly magazine, which started in 1894, championed the work of many leading posterists. (Rennert XXVII, 347)
The Vintage Poster located in Laguna Beach, California is a brick & mortar gallery where you are personally welcome to visit us during gallery hours to preview any of the original posters that are featured on the website.
The Vintage Poster Gallery of Laguna Beach, California., Your Ultimate Resource for Vintage Posters. You can purchase here on line or directly in the Laguna Beach gallery. You save the 15-25% auction add on hammer prices when you buy gallery direct.