Lot n° 9
Estimation :
420 - 490
EUR
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Result
: 125EUR
Paul Berthon (1872-1909) - Lot 9
Paul Berthon (1872-1909)
Les Maîtres de l'Affiche, 1898
Original embossed lithograph cover from the famous "Les Maîtres de l'Affiche" series, enhanced with gold ink.
We only sell THE COVER.
Hardcover printed on cardboard.
Signed in the plate in the lower right-hand margin, on the cover.
Dimensions : 40 x 31 x 2,5 cm / 15,7 x 12,2 x 0,9 on : 40 x 31 x 2,5 cm / 15,7 x 12,2 x 0,9 on.
In good condition. Edges and spine are damaged, with a few small noticeable chips and tears; corners are slightly bent. Some visible scratches and a few light stains on the image. Please check the photos for some examples. The colors are otherwise bright and vivid, and the lines very detailed. Cover only.
Printed in 1898 by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris.
Specially designed by Paul Berthon for the "Les Maîtres de l'Affiche" set.
"Les Maîtres de l'Affiche" was a prestigious series of Parisian publications that ran from 1895 to 1900. Celebrating the golden age of the illustrated poster, it highlights the major works of nearly 100 famous artists of the period. Distributed in the form of monthly subscriptions, the series features reduced-size lithographic reproductions of contemporary poster masterpieces. These pieces embody the design of the Belle Époque, and remain sought-after collectors' items to this day.
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