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An original antique centerfold illustration from the legendary French magazine La Vie Parisienne, featuring a whimsical and highly decorative composition …
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An original antique centerfold illustration from the legendary French magazine La Vie Parisienne, featuring a whimsical and highly decorative composition by noted illustrator Henri Avelot.
Titled "Voici le Printemps! Fleurissez-vous, Mesdames" ("Spring Is Here! Bloom, Ladies!"), this charming artwork presents a series of humorous vignettes arranged within floral garland medallions, each depicting women transformed into various flowers and blossoms through the lens of French wit and social satire. At the center, a grand allegorical rose presides over an elegant parade of Belle Époque characters, fashion, and romantic intrigue.
Executed in the distinctive graphic style that made La Vie Parisienne famous, the piece combines delicate pastel tones, sophisticated line work, and playful storytelling. The composition reflects the magazine's celebrated blend of fashion, humor, theater, and Parisian society, making it an exceptional example of early twentieth-century French illustration.
Original La Vie Parisienne centerfolds are increasingly difficult to find and are highly sought after by collectors of French ephemera, Belle Époque art, Art Nouveau illustration, and decorative works on paper.
A captivating display piece for traditional, eclectic, French country, or Parisian-inspired interiors.
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Publication: La Vie Parisienne
Issue: April 30, 1921
Artist: Henri Avelot (3 March 1873 - 2 April 1935, France)
Title: Titled "Voici le Printemps! Fleurissez-vous, Mesdames" ("Spring Is Here! Bloom, Ladies!"
Size: 13" x 20"
Particularity: Double page centerfold
Subject: Fashion, flowers, Parisian society, humor and satire
Unframed
Suitable for archival framing
**La Vie Parisienne was a French weekly magazine founded in Paris in 1863 and popular at the start of the 20th century. Originally it covered novels, sports, theater, music and the arts. In 1905 the magazine changed hands and the new editor Charles Saglio changed its format to suit the modern reader. It soon evolved into a mildly risqué erotic publication.
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- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 13ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Orange
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition consistent with age and original publication use. Visible centerfold crease as issued, light age toning, minor edge … moreGood antique condition consistent with age and original publication use. Visible centerfold crease as issued, light age toning, minor edge wear, and occasional handling marks. Presents beautifully and retains strong color and visual impact. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the description. less
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