$1,400
P. Gélis-Didot (French, 19th century) and Louis Maltese (French, 19th century), "Absinthe Parisienne"-1894, lithograph in colors, signed in print lower right "P. Gélis-Didot et Louis Maltese", with inscription at lower right margin "AFFICHES ARTISTIQUES._ G. DE MALHERBE RUE N.-D DES CHAMOS, 54.", published by G. de Malherbe (French, 19th/20th century). Large scale art nouveau poster advertising for Parisian Absinthe, depicting beautiful woman in revealing gown with copper hair upswept, with glass of absinthe in her right hand (likely a version of La Féerie Verte -- or, the Green Fairy -- who was the Parisians' personification of absinthe); with her left hand embracing the wrist of an elderly man in tall hat, or top hat, and elaborate collar; with a life-sized bottle of absinthe in the background; with inscription at top center "ABSINTHE PARISIENNE"; with inscription at lower center "BOIS DON, tu verras anres.." and "DISTILLE du VAL-ROGER a VILLIERS-SUR-MARNE". Framed approximately 56" x 41.25". Sight approximately 46" x 31.5". Provenance: The Richard and Merle Haber collection; whereby acquired by present owner.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-05-01