Jules Cheret, Sarah Bernhardt (La Diaphane), 1897, Original Lithograph

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Jules Chéret
Sarah Bernhardt (the diaphanous), 1897

Original colored lithograph on fine vellum
Signed in the plate
Size: 39 x … Read more Jules Chéret
Sarah Bernhardt (the diaphanous), 1897

Original colored lithograph on fine vellum
Signed in the plate
Size: 39 x 29 cm

The sheet is marked by the editor's stamp and the lithograph is also authenticated by the editor's -L'Imprimerie Chaix - dry stamp.
The first edition was created in 1890 for the advert for the rice powder, "La Diaphane"

The lithograph was edited by Les Maîtres de l'Affiche in the Imprimerie Chaix in 1897. It is part of this eponymous portfolio (plate n°121) that represented the reproductions of the most beautiful
illustrated posters by the great artists of the time.

Excellent condition, very slight wet marks in the right margin that do not affect the image (see photographs) This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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