Channel: Auctions Auction Title: Fabulous Findings (Saturday session) Start Date: 7/26/2008 8AM Estimate: $600.00 - $850.00 USD Dealer: L'affichiste Contact: Karen Etingin
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Wonderful and ethereal - this cover design from MUCHA was used for Habitation Pratique from 1904-1910...

Description: ARTIST : Alphonse Mucha (Czech 1860-1939) "The undisputed master of art nouveau and its most popular exponent, mucha endows even the most mundane subjects with almost ethereal beauty. He always uses exquisite pastel tones, revels in bejewelled gowns, splendid tiaras, and luxuriant tresses which form a part of the rich decorative pattern: no one else has elevated posters to such a height of style. When it comes to his subjects - nearly always women - he treats them with an awe-struck reverence that gives an intimate insight into the Belle Epoque."(Rennert) This cover was designed by Mucha in 1903 and used for the publication called Habitation Pratqieu from 1904 through 1910. The coloration of the cover was different during different periods. The name of the printer was L. Ruckert et Cie. Sc. In good condition wth some small amounts of foxing - nothing that impinges on the entirety of the page or design. PLEASE IGNORE GLARE IN THE PHOTO! This piece measures 12.75 x 15 unframed, and 19 x 22 inches framed. We are happy to ship worldwide - once purchase is made we will calculate surface, air and courrier costs and the choice is up to the buyer. . Please note that all of our posters, prints and pochoirs are original, vintage, non-reproduction pieces. Look at our other items for sale on this site. Any questions or requests for additional photographs just e-mail us. Thank you!

Status: For Sale	Reference#: MF04
Condition: B+ (some foxing)	Year: 1910
Country: France
Height: 15
Width: 12.5
Title: Mucha - Habitation Pratique Cover - circa 1910
Materials: paper (framed)

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