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Lot 328: French Theater Poster

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Lot 328: French Theater Poster
<b>JULES CHERET (1836-1932)</b> <p> <b>328. MusÈe GrÈvin/Fantoches de John Hewelt.</b> 1900.
34 3/4 x 49 in./88.2 x 124.3 cm
Imp. Chaix, Paris
Cond A.
Ref: Broido, 471; DFP-II, 267; PAI-XXXI, 59
This is the before-lettering version of ChÈret’s charming poster for Les Fantoches, a puppet-show extravaganza staged at the theater of the MusÈe Grevin, a frequent ChÈret client–in fact, the design was so eye-catching that it was also used to announce a FÍte des Artistes at the venue (see PAI-XV, 222). Some versions of the image show the printer’s name, while others, such as this, have no text at all. With text or word-free, ChÈret’s fine sense of composition and great lithographic skill shine.
<b>Est: $2,500-$3,000.</b>
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