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Charles Kiffer Art

French, 1902-1992

Charles Kiffer, born in France, was well known for his figures, paintings, prints, posters, almost all devoted to theater, music hall and circus. From 1918, he attended the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1923, he created, for his pleasure, the portrait of Maurice Chevalier who entrusted him with the production of posters for his following shows in 1926 and 1927. From then on, he became the regular poster artist for the singer and created 13 posters for him. He illustrated posters for many stars like Georges Guétary (1933), Charles Trénet, Edith Piaf (1936), Yves Montand, Rina Ketty, Gaby Morlay in 1939. Kiffer also created many sets and stage curtains for the Casino de Paris. More than 65 years after his first poster, Kiffer still works in his studio on the Ile Saint-Louis in Paris, where he likes to entertain his friends and the great contemporary artists.

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Maurice Chevalier, Casino de Paris
Maurice Chevalier, Casino de Paris

Maurice Chevalier, Casino de Paris

By Charles Kiffer

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Maurice Chevalier, Casino de Paris" created 1925 is a lithographic poster on paper by French noted artist Charles Kiffer, 1902-1...

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Early 20th Century Realist Charles Kiffer Art

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Lithograph

1985 original lithograph by Charles Kiffer - Maurice Chevalier plante
1985 original lithograph by Charles Kiffer - Maurice Chevalier plante

1985 original lithograph by Charles Kiffer - Maurice Chevalier plante

By Charles Kiffer

Located in PARIS, FR

This 1985 original lithograph by Charles Kiffer, titled “Maurice Chevalier Plante”, is a striking blend of whimsy and abstraction that pays homage to the legendary French entertainer...

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1980s Charles Kiffer Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Original "Maurice Chevalier, Alhambra Theatre" vintage poster  medium size
Original "Maurice Chevalier, Alhambra Theatre" vintage poster  medium size

Original "Maurice Chevalier, Alhambra Theatre" vintage poster medium size

By Charles Kiffer

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Alhambra Theatre Maurice Chevalier vintage lithographic poster. Artist: Charles Kiffer (1902 - 1992). Size: 19.25" x 27.25". Archival linen-backed antique vintage poster; ready to frame. An original lithograph was done for the inauguration of the new Alhambra Theater, featuring Maurice Chevalier. Over the years; Kiffer designed 13 for Chavalier from 1927 - 1963. (Kiffer also designed for Josephine Baker, Edith Piaf, and many other performers.) Today this version with the text of the Alhambra Theatre Maurice Chevalier is a rare poster. Mid-century-modern. The Alhambra was a music hall located at 50, rue de Malte in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. It opened on August 11, 1866. This image with the familiar tilted hat is a recognized image associated with several different poster designs created for the actor Maurice Chevalier. In addition to the images created for the French cabaret; a similar image is also associated with the liquor poster...

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1940s American Modern Charles Kiffer Art

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Lithograph

Original Charles Kiffer Lithograph of Alhambra Theatre Maurice Chevalier
Original Charles Kiffer Lithograph of Alhambra Theatre Maurice Chevalier

Original Charles Kiffer Lithograph of Alhambra Theatre Maurice Chevalier

By Charles Kiffer

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful original Mid-Century Modern lithograph was created for the inauguration of the new Alhambra Theater, featuring Maurice Chevalier, circa 1948. It features the actor don...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Kiffer Art

Materials

Paper

Ballerina
Ballerina

Ballerina

By Charles Kiffer

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Ballerina" c.1950 is a watercolor on paper by French noted artist Charles Kiffer, 1902-1992. It has the estate stamp of the artist on the back. The artwork size ...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Charles Kiffer Art

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1940s Signed Lithograph of Maurice Chevalier by French artist Charles Kiffer
1940s Signed Lithograph of Maurice Chevalier by French artist Charles Kiffer

1940s Signed Lithograph of Maurice Chevalier by French artist Charles Kiffer

By Charles Kiffer

Located in New York, NY

A lithograph from the 1940s of the singer and actor Maurice Chevalier . The artist was Charles Kiffer . Kiffer began to draw and paint caricatures of actors while attending the Ecole...

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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Charles Kiffer Art

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Wood, Paper

'Marcel Marceau' French Cabaret and Theatre Original Lithograph Poster, 1995
'Marcel Marceau' French Cabaret and Theatre Original Lithograph Poster, 1995

'Marcel Marceau' French Cabaret and Theatre Original Lithograph Poster, 1995

By Charles Kiffer

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Marcel Marceau was a French actor and mime artist most famous for his stage persona, "Bip the Clown". He referred to mime as the "art of silence" and he performed professionally worl...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Kiffer Art

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Paper

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CHARLES KIFFER "BACKSTAGE" OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED FRANCE, C.1930 35.75 X 28.75 INCHES Charles Kiffer 1902-1992 Kiffer's mother taught piano and his father, a tailor, working for many comedians. Exposed early in the artistic world, Kiffer began to draw and paint caricatures of actors. From 1918, he attended the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He designed in 1923 for his own pleasure, the portrait of Maurice Chevalier, who later entrusted him with the realization of posters of his shows following in 1926 and 1927. This became the poster of Chevalier and he was commissioned for thirteen more posters until 1963. Charles Kiffer, fascinated also by printing processes, he produced own lithographs from 1929's , sometimes in collaboration with various Parisian workshops. He illustrated many of the posters for stars like George Guétary (1933), Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf (1936), Yves Montand, Rina Ketti, Gaby Morley in 1939. He also designed in the fields of dance, theater and circus, big names like Josephine Baker, Brigitte Bardot, Mistinguett, and the clown Alex Porto. During the Second World War he was engaged in the Rouen region, where he designed and painted camouflage the French aircraft. After the war he returned to show business. In 1949, Kiffer was the radio host Zappy Max and later artists Gilbert Becaud, Annie Cordy, the Compagnons de la Chanson ... From 1955, he made a dozen posters for the mime Marcel Marceau. Kiffer also created many decorations and stage curtains for the Casino de Paris. Over sixty-five years after his first poster, Kiffer was still working in his studio on the Ile Saint-Louis in Paris where he liked to entertain friends and contemporary artists. Centre de Toulouse Poster did a tribute in 1990, his last exhibition of posters. Kiffer Charles died...

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Charles KifferTOURMALINE, 1970

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Charles Kiffer art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Charles Kiffer art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Charles Kiffer in lithograph, paint, watercolor 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 Charles Kiffer art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Adriaan Lubbers, Antoine Calbet, and Leon Danchin. Charles Kiffer art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $659 and tops out at $8,765, while the average work can sell for $1,100.

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