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.

Artist: Charles Gesmar

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

$6,531

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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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Katarzyna WazykTender words - XX Century, Mixed Media Figurative Painting, Nude, Couple, 1986

$1,787Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in

Tender words - XX Century, Mixed Media Figurative Painting, Nude, Couple

By Katarzyna Wazyk

Located in Warsaw, PL

Gabryela Wasowicz is a Polish painter born in 1947. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts of Warsaw and then at the Gerrit Rietveld Akademie in Amsterdam. Once she graduated in 197...

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1980s Contemporary Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache

Giovanni Gallo'Bacchanal', Mid-century Pompeii, Roman Mythology, Bacchus, Neo-classical, 1954

$950

H 3.25 in W 7.75 in

'Bacchanal', Mid-century Pompeii, Roman Mythology, Bacchus, Neo-classical

By Giovanni Gallo

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, 'Gallo Giovanni' for Giovanni Gallo (Italian, 20th century) and dated 1954. Titled lower left, 'Eseguito a Pompei, 'Trionfo di Bacco'' (Done in Pompeii, 'Triumph...

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1950s Charles Gesmar Art

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Gouache, Paper

Enrico CrespiArt Decò Italian Portrait by Enrico Crespi Signed Located Dated Watercolor, 1927

$1,882

H 7.09 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in

Art Decò Italian Portrait by Enrico Crespi Signed Located Dated Watercolor

Located in Roma, IT

Young Woman Portrait by Enrico Crespi Signed Located Dated Italian Watercolor Beautiful and evocative watercolor technique painting by the great Milanese school artist Enrico Crespi...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, circa 1900

$980

H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf

Located in Chicago, IL

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

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Late 19th Century Qing Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Marta ŁebekNude - XXI Century, Contemporary Gouache and Charcoal Figurative Drawing, Female, 2003

$329Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.96 in W 20.48 in

Nude - XXI Century, Contemporary Gouache and Charcoal Figurative Drawing, Female

By Marta Łebek

Located in Warsaw, PL

Marta Lebek is a Polish artist born in 1978. She currently lives and works in Spain. She studied at the School of Fine Arts and specialized in the departm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Gouache

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850, 1850

$980

H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

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Mid-19th Century Qing Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850, c. 1850

$980

H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

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Mid-19th Century Qing Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Odalisque Watercolour on Paper, Nude Female Figure, Late 20th Century, 1980s

$235Sale Price|75% Off

H 29.5 in W 21.75 in D 2.5 in

Odalisque Watercolour on Paper, Nude Female Figure, Late 20th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

Late 20th Century watercolour on paper of a naked female figure before an open window. Signed bottom right but as yet not deciphered. Presented in carved, white painted wood frame. ...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Bruno CassinariWoman - Drawing by Bruno Cassinari - 1971, 1971

$4,469

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.2 in

Woman - Drawing by Bruno Cassinari - 1971

By Bruno Cassinari

Located in Roma, IT

Mixed media on paper realized 1971. Hand signed and dated. Framed, in excellent condition. Label of Studio Cassinari with inventory number on rear.

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1970s Modern Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Joseph WolinsVintage American Erotic Nude Mid-Century Watercolor Original Painting, C. 1950

$995

H 22 in W 27 in D 3 in

Vintage American Erotic Nude Mid-Century Watercolor Original Painting

By Joseph Wolins

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare nude watercolor and ink painting from noted WPA artist Joseph Wolins (1915-1999). Beautifully framed in an antique white wood frame. Measuring: 22 by 27 inches overall and 12c...

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20th Century Modern Charles Gesmar Art

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Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Joseph WolinsVintage American Erotic Group Sex Mid-Century Watercolor Original Painting, C. 1950

$1,295

H 17 in W 24 in

Vintage American Erotic Group Sex Mid-Century Watercolor Original Painting

By Joseph Wolins

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare erotic watercolor and ink painting from noted WPA artist Joseph Wolins (1915-1999). Beautifully framed in an antique gilt wood frame. Measurin...

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20th Century Modern Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Ink

Victor Di Gesu'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, LACMA, Académie Chaumière, SFAA, California Fauve, Circa 1955

$6,500

H 14 in W 11 in

'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, LACMA, Académie Chaumière, SFAA, California Fauve

By Victor Di Gesu

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Estate stamp, verso, for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1955. Displayed in a Chased Water-Gilded Frame. Framed Dimensions: 23¼ x 19 x ¾ Inches An elegant fi...

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1950s Charles Gesmar Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper

Previously Available Items

Charles GesmarOriginal Moulin Rouge Mistinguett, 1926 French cabaret vintage poster on linen, 1926

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H 47.5 in W 30 in D 0.3 in

Original Moulin Rouge Mistinguett, 1926 French cabaret vintage poster on linen

By Charles Gesmar

Located in Spokane, WA

Original 1926 Mistinguett Moulin Rouge Poster - Linen Backed, Professionally Restored with fold marks, ready to frame. It seems that most of this specific poster was folded when rele...

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1920s Art Deco Charles Gesmar Art

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Lithograph

Charles GesmarArt Deco watercolour study of a dancer with a parasol by Charles Gesmar

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H 18.5 in W 12 in D 1 in

Art Deco watercolour study of a dancer with a parasol by Charles Gesmar

By Charles Gesmar

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Charles Gesmar (French, 1900 – 1928) Study of a dancer with a parasol Signed ‘C. Gesmar’ (lower right) Pencil and watercolour on paper 18.1/2 x 12 in. (47 x 30.3 cm.)

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Charles Gesmar Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Charles GesmarVintage Art Deco Fashion Original Illustration by Charles Gesmar c.1920, Circa 1920

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H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 2 in

Vintage Art Deco Fashion Original Illustration by Charles Gesmar c.1920

By Charles Gesmar

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Art Deco Fashion Original Illustration by Gesmar c.1925 Fabulous 1920s Fashion! This original drawing by Gesmar was done in 1925 and still looks great after 93 years! Fashi...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Charles Gesmar Art

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Ink

Charles Gesmar art for sale on 1stDibs.

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.