Antique "Les Maitres de l'Affiche" Lithograph after Ferdinand Bac

Item Details

In Plate

An 1896 lithographic print after titled Scala after a poster featuring French actress Yvette Guilbert by listed French artist Ferdinand Bac (1859-1952), published in Les Maitres de L’Affiche (Masters of the Poster). This well-known series, published from 1895 – 1900 by renowned French printmaker Jules Cheret (1836 – 1932), was offered as a subscription and reproduced what were considered the best advertising posters of the time. This print is signed within the plate to the center of the left side. It is marked as plate 19 to the lower left, and is marked with a blind stamp to the lower right. It is presented unframed, awaiting your choice of presentation.

Condition

- toning and scattered foxing to print. Wear to edges, including loss to corners.

Dimensions

- measures sheet. Image measures 5.25" W x 13.75" H.

Item #

18CIN044-186