 Original Alphonse Mucha Print c.1900
Stunning rare original lithograph by the renown czech born artist. Probably originally a book illustration. It has obviously been cut from a larger sheet of paper as some of the embossed framing has been cut away. Finished in sepia colour, it is the image of a maiden picking apples and storing them in her gown with his trademark whiplash design around her. Mucha signature is signed in the block to the lower corner. Condition is very good with very minor damage (please email me for more pictures). Approx. size 15 inches (38cm) x 8 inches (20cm).
Alphonse Mucha born in Prague, Czechoslovakia 1860 died 1939. He trained as a set painter in Vienna and then studied at the Munich Academy. In 1887 he came to Paris in search of work as a book illustrator . He exploded onto the scene when he designed a poster for the plays of the day featuring Sarah Bernhardt. Muchas Style was so popular that Art Nouveau was often referred to as 'Le Style Mucha' in France. Alas much of his original work has long been destroyed making this print a rare find.
Ref: Artd113 . . . £475 |
 Original Print by Marcel Lenoir c.1900
French lithograph entitled 'Invocation a la madone' from L'Estampe Moderne no20, December 1898. Signed in plate to lower right hand corner Marcel Lenoir with blind stamp (embossed) of a woman's head. L'Estampe Moderne was issued monthly under the editorship of Ch. Masson & H. Piazza, as a portfolio of four original prints. This one being a wonderful image of a French maiden in good bright colours with gold highlighting. Marcel Lenoir was a pseudonym for Jules Marius Oury 1872-1931. Born in Montauban.
Condition is very good. Minor tear. Approx. size 16 inches (41cm) x 12 inches (30cm).
Ref: Artd114 . . . £335 |
 Stunning Amphora Vase
Large Amphora vase with pale blue wax glaze textured finish to body with a bright floral band to centre and a high gloss cobalt blue rim to neck. Original Amphora label still attached to neck and Amphora marking to base. Condition is wonderful. Approx. height 12.5 inches (30cm).
Ref: CD213 . . . £175 |
 Czechoslovakian Pot c.1910
Stylish Amphora style pot. Condition is very good. Approx. height 6.5 inches (16cm).
Ref: CD214 . . . £65 |
 Longwy Pot
Pretty French Longwy pot with cracklglaze finish and bright enameled decoration. Longwy marking to base No. 1198. 3 minor chips to base rim and a small hairline to top inner rim. These fault are reflected in the price. Approx. size 8.5cm high x 15cm wide.
Ref: CD215 . . . £115 |
 Austrian Art Nouveau Vase
Large Austrian vase in muted colours. This is a lovely good quality vase. Maker unknown, marked 'Austria', '1035' to base. Unfortunately with some repaired damage, but this is reflected in the price. Please email me for more pictures. Approx. height 11.5 inches (29cm).
Ref: CD216 . . . £95 |
 French Art Nouveau Maiden c.1910
A wonderful bronzed spelter maiden mounted on a black marble socle. She appears to be listening to the sea having shells and foliage at her feet. I believe the artist to be either Causse or Flora. Condition is very good, some nibbles present to marble base. Approx. height 17 inches (43cm).
Ref: FD177 . . . £535 |
 'L'esprit de Marrons' by Cherc
Lifesize, good quality hand finished plaster maiden with horse chestnuts adorning her hair and robes, finished in autumnal colours. This design was also used at the time by Goldscheider where Cherc was an 'in house' artist. I have a smaller version in terracotta by Goldscheider also signed Cherc. It can be viewed in the Goldscheider book. She is signed on her shoulder and to rear there is an impressed 'P within a D' makers mark. Condition is very good. Approx. height 26 inches (66cm).
Ref: FD185 . . . £755 |
 'Diane' by Villanis c.1890
Wonderful spelter bust of 'Diane' with a good bronzed finish. Signed Villanis to shoulder. Can be viewed in the Schiffer reference book, volume 4 on page 977. Condition is very good, some rubbing to her nose. Approx. height 15.5 inches (39.5cm).
Ref: FD186 . . . £795 |
 Terracotta Lantern Girl by Aurili
Wonderful quality French terracotta figure of a young girl holding paper lanterns. Signed R. Aurili to rear and makers impressed marking 'L'Art Francis', 154, 28. Condition is very good. Approx. height 14.5 inches (37cm).
Ref: FDS181 . . . £575 |
