Alfonse MUCHA - Lot 323

Alfonse MUCHA Alphonse MUCHA (1860-1939) Gismonda (Sarah Bernhardt); 1895 Lithograph Signed in the plate On fine wove paper 39 x 29 cm Authenticated by the publisher's dry stamp "L'Imprimerie Chaix". REFERENCE: Small version of the lithograph referenced in the Ann Bridges catalog raisonné; "Alphonse Mucha: The Complete Graphic Works" (Harmony; 1985); #A1 INFORMATION: This lithograph was published by Les Maîtres de l'Affiche in the Imprimerie Chaix in 1895. The first edition of the lithograph was created in 1894 for the poster of the play "Gismonda" at the Théâtre de la Renaissance, starring the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt. Very good condition; minor marginal foxing. AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION : Alphonse MUCHA (1860-1939) Gismonda (Sarah Bernhardt); 1895 Lithography Signed in the plate On fine vellum 39 x 29 cm Authenticated by the dry stamp of the publisher "L'Imprimerie Chaix" REFERENCE: Small version of the lithograph referenced in the catalog raisonné Ann Bridges; "Alphonse Mucha: The Complete Graphic Works" (Harmony; 1985); #A1 INFORMATION: This lithograph was published by Les Maîtres de l'Affiche in the Imprimerie Chaix in 1895. It was part of this eponymous portfolio (plate no. 27) which represented the most beautiful illustrated posters by the great artists of the time . The first edition of the lithograph was created in 1894 for the poster of the play "Gismonda" at the Renaissance Theater with famous actress Sarah Bernhardt. Very good condition; small marginal foxing