1931 Rare Pair-Art Deco Fashion and Room Furnishings Prints - Rhulmann, Matted

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This is a RARE PAIR of 1931 Art Deco fashion and room furnishing prints that feature iconic designers of the … Read more This is a RARE PAIR of 1931 Art Deco fashion and room furnishing prints that feature iconic designers of the time. They showcase the works of Emile Jacques Ruhlmann and his contemporary, Maurice Prou-Chevalier. Ruhlmann was the most renowned French furniture designer and interior decorator of the Art Deco period. His designs are in international museum galleries and are sought after by Art Deco collectors worldwide. Ruhlmann was a master craftsman who respected the subtilties of wood grains. He worked with exotic woods, inlaid marquetry, ivory, and mother of pearl to create sleek, highly styllized designs. He paid attention to scale, delicacy, and fine detailing. His works were expensive and luxurous even in his time. These 2 prints originally came from a French magazine of the time which catered to a sophisticated Parisianne audience. They feature the simplicity of a woman's boudoir with Art Deco Moderne styling in both fashion and room furnishings. The prints are done in warm nuanced tones. They are in pristine condition They measure 7 x 9.25 inches in size. Each comes matted in a neutral tone 16 x 20 inch custom mat ready for a standard size frame. Please allow time for custom matting. You are purchasing 2 matted 1931 French prints. See less