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Charles Gesmar Art

French, 1900-1928

Charles Gesmar (born Geismar), known as Gesmar, was one of the designers of costumes and posters during the golden age of the Paris music hall during the Jazz Age and was primarily renowned for his work for the Parisian star Mistinguett. Although his tenure was short, his output was prolific, and his creativity and talent unrivaled at the time. Gesmar’s costumes and graphics caused as much excitement at the time, as shown a few years earlier by the elegance of Leon Bakst’s Ballets Russes. The seductive and sophisticated elegance of his art influenced generations of graphic designers, and he was indisputably a bridge linking the works by other two great artists who worked for the Moulin Rouge, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and René Gruau. Gesmar allegedly died of pneumonia in February 1928, before his 28th birthday.

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Rare Art deco painting of Jane Marnac in a hat by Gesmar,  gouache and ink 1921
Rare Art deco painting of Jane Marnac in a hat by Gesmar,  gouache and ink 1921

Rare Art deco painting of Jane Marnac in a hat by Gesmar, gouache and ink 1921

By Charles Gesmar

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A rare and exquisite gouache and watercolor painting of Jane Marnac by renowned Art Deco artist Charles Gesmar. The artwork features a topless Jane Marnac in an elegant, oversized ha...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Charles Gesmar Art

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Charles Gesmar, Original Vintage Theatre Poster, Spinelly, Music Hall, 1922
Charles Gesmar, Original Vintage Theatre Poster, Spinelly, Music Hall, 1922

Charles Gesmar, Original Vintage Theatre Poster, Spinelly, Music Hall, 1922

By Charles Gesmar

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Vintage Poster-Charles Gesmar-Spinelly-Music Hall, 1922 Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Color: Multi-Color Region of Origin: Franc...

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20th Century French Art Deco Charles Gesmar Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Charles Gesmar art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Charles Gesmar 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 Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Charles Gesmar art, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scévola, Georges Goursat, and David Edward Byrd . Charles Gesmar art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,650 and tops out at $5,817, while the average work can sell for $3,734.

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