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Andre Delfau Art

French, 1914-2000
Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau was an acclaimed stage, set, and costume designer. His career spanned from the 1930s to the 1980s, with international recognition. In addition to his design work, Delfau pursued his passion for painting, known for its vibrant colors, keen use of line, and influences from Cubism and Surrealism. He collaborated with renowned fashion houses such as Balmain, Jean Patou, and Balenciaga, while creating sets and costumes for prominent opera and ballet productions worldwide. Notably, he designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of "Die Fledermaus." Delfau resided in Paris and Chicago, frequently drawing inspiration from his travels to Morocco, particularly the Jemaa el-Fna market in Marrakesh. In his later years, he married Chicago ballet impresario Ruth Page. Andre Delfau passed away in Chicago in 2000 at the age of 86.
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A Striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Architectural Scene / Set Design
A Striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Architectural Scene / Set Design

A Striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Architectural Scene / Set Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist architectural scene / set design by notable French stage, costume and fashion designer, Andre Delfau (1914-2000). Titled "Britannicus...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Paper, Gouache

A Striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Architectural Scene / Set Design
A Striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Architectural Scene / Set Design

A Striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Architectural Scene / Set Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist architectural scene / set design by notable French stage, costume and fashion designer, Andre Delfau (1914-2000). Depicting the drama...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Paper, Gouache

A Captivating 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Geometric Textile Design
A Captivating 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Geometric Textile Design

A Captivating 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Geometric Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A stylish, captivating 1950s Mid-Century Modern abstract geometric textile design by notable French costume, set and fashion designer, Andre Delfau. Artwork size: 11 1/2 x 13 3/4 i...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Paper, Ink, Graphite

A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design
A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A stylish, colorful 1950s Mid-century Modern abstract geometric textile design (depicting a polychrome patterned design of horizontal bands and spheres in red, blue and green tones) ...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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A Stylish, Brightly Colored 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Textile Design
A Stylish, Brightly Colored 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Textile Design

A Stylish, Brightly Colored 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A stylish, colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern abstract geometric textile design (in black, yellow, blue, pale pink, red tones) by famed French costume, set and fashion designer Andre Delfau (1914-2000). Artwork size: 15 1/4 x 12 inches; Unframed. Presented in an archival mat measuring 26 x 20 inches (ready to frame). Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. One from a series of related Modern textile designs by Andre Delfau. Please see our other 1stDibs gallery listings. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, set and costume designer who worked world-wide from the 1930s to the 1980s. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s vibrant color and form, and a particularly keen use of line. He was highly influenced by the French Modern trends of Cubism and Surrealism, and his artwork is often infused with a dramatic sense of architecture and perspective. Delfau created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He completed noteworthy set designs and costumes for numerous international operatic and ballet productions, including those at the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Ballet of Great Britain, the Paris Opera, the Dance Theater of Harlem, the Ruth Page International Ballet, the Civic Ballet of Chicago, the Chicago Opera Ballet and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others. Most notably, Delfau designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of the Viennese operetta, "Die Fledermaus...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

Colorful 1950s Standing Male Bather in South of France by Andre Delfau
Colorful 1950s Standing Male Bather in South of France by Andre Delfau

Colorful 1950s Standing Male Bather in South of France by Andre Delfau

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A vibrant 1950s Modern watercolor of a standing male bather in red & orange tones by notable French artist Andre Delfau. Painted in the south of France along the Cote d' azure (...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design
A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A stylish, colorful 1950s Mid-century Modern abstract geometric textile design (depicting a polychrome Wedge Star pattern in orange, blue, red and yellow tones) by famed French costu...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

A Stylish 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Pink and Yellow Textile Design
A Stylish 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Pink and Yellow Textile Design

A Stylish 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Pink and Yellow Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A stylish 1950s Mid-Century Modern abstract geometric textile design in brown, yellow and pale pink tones by famed French costume, set and fashion designer Andre Delfau (1914-2000). Artwork size: 19 x 14 1/2 inches; Unframed. Presented in an archival mat measuring 26 x 20 inches (ready to frame). Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. One from a series of related Modern textile designs by Andre Delfau. Please see our other 1stDibs gallery listings. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, set and costume designer who worked world-wide from the 1930s to the 1980s. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s vibrant color and form, and a particularly keen use of line. He was highly influenced by the French Modern trends of Cubism and Surrealism, and his artwork is often infused with a dramatic sense of architecture and perspective. Delfau created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He completed noteworthy set designs and costumes for numerous international operatic and ballet productions, including those at the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Ballet of Great Britain, the Paris Opera, the Dance Theater of Harlem, the Ruth Page International Ballet, the Civic Ballet of Chicago, the Chicago Opera Ballet and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others. Most notably, Delfau designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of the Viennese operetta, "Die Fledermaus...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Gouache, Graphite, Paper

A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design
A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A stylish, colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern abstract geometric textile design (depicting a polychrome Wedge Star pattern in red, white and blue tones) by notable costume, set and fa...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache, Graphite

An Elegant, Sumptuously Rendered Gilded Age Themed Interior Scene / Set Design
An Elegant, Sumptuously Rendered Gilded Age Themed Interior Scene / Set Design

An Elegant, Sumptuously Rendered Gilded Age Themed Interior Scene / Set Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

An Elegant, Stylish Gilded Age Themed Interior Scene / Set Design by notable stage set, costume and fashion designer, Andre Delfau (Fr./Am. 1914-2000). Artwork is gouache on paper, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design
A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A stylish, colorful 1950s Mid-century Modern abstract geometric textile design (depicting a polychrome patterned design of banded ovals in red, blue and green tones) by famed French ...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Orange Blue & White Abstract Geometric Textile Design
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Orange Blue & White Abstract Geometric Textile Design

A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Orange Blue & White Abstract Geometric Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A bright, stylish, 1950s abstract geometric Mid-Century Modern textile design (in bold orange, red, blue & white) by famed French costume, set and fashion designer Andre Delfau (1914-2000). Artwork size: 12 1/4 x 12 inches; Unframed. Presented in an archival mat measuring 26 x 20 inches (ready to frame). Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. One from a series of related Modern textile designs by Andre Delfau. Please see our other 1stDibs gallery listings. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, set and costume designer...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design
A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

A Stylish, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Abstract Geometric Textile Design

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A stylish, colorful 1950s Mid-century Modern abstract geometric textile design (depicting a vibrant teal green, black and white butterfly pattern) by famed French costume, set and fa...

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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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Find a wide variety of authentic Andre Delfau art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Andre Delfau in paint, watercolor, gouache and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Andre Delfau art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Irene Pattinson, Alfred Bendiner, and Audrey Frank Anastasi. Andre Delfau art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $485 and tops out at $2,500, while the average work can sell for $650.