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.
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...
Lithograph
Original 1930's modern style poster Alhambra - Maurice Chevalier
By Charles Kiffer
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful original 1930's modern style poster was created for the opening of the new Alhambra Theater, featuring Maurice Chevalier. The actor is dressed in a black bow tie...
Paper, Lithograph
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...
Paper, Lithograph
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 ...
Watercolor
$527Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Lithograph
$775
H 10.38 in W 7 in
Shar-I-Tar-Ish, A Pawnee Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century 1st edition octavo hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled " Shar-I-Tar-Ish, A Pawnee Chief", lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a painting by Charles Bird King and published by Rice and Hart in Philadelphia in 1848. Shar-I-Tar-Ish's portrait has a reddish hue from the feathers in his headdress and amulet chain, with a brownish taupe color of the upper trim of his costume. He is wearing his presidential peace medal. He has a very serious and thoughtful expression. This original McKenney and Hall hand-colored lithograph is printed on a sheet measuring 10.38" high and 7" wide. There are faint smudges in the margins. The print is otherwise in very good condition. The original descriptive text pages, 33-34, from McKenney and Hall's 19th century publication are included. A famous Pawnee chief, Shar-I-Tar-Ish led his people during the early part of the 19th century. He was descended from a line of chiefs. Shar-i-tar-ish was a young man when he went to Washington in 1822 at the invitation of President James Monroe...
Lithograph
$475
H 13.88 in W 11.75 in
Foke-Luste-Hajo, Seminole Chief: Antique Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Foke-Luste-Hajo, A Seminole Chief, No. 84", published by Rice, Rutter & Co. ...
Lithograph
$795
H 24 in W 20 in
Afghan Girl iconic poster: Sharbat Gula, Pakistan (Hand Signed by Steve McCurry)
By Steve McCurry
Located in New York, NY
Steve McCurry Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Pakistan (Hand Signed), 1984 Offset Lithograph poster Hand signed by the photographer in black felt pen on the front 24 × 20 inches Unframed...
Felt Pen, Lithograph, Offset
$1,510
H 13 in W 18.12 in D 0.04 in
Jean Cocteau - Europe and the World - Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Europe and the World Signed in the plate Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm Edition: 200 Luxury print edition from the portfolio of Sciaky 1961
Lithograph
$704Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 83 in
Dense Rolling Clouds, Blue Sky Landscape Triptych, Handmade Cyanotype on Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype of gorgeous rolling clouds. Details: + Title: Dense Rolling Clouds + Year: 2025 + Edition Size: 100 + Stamped and Certifi...
Lithograph, Paper
$744Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 83 in
Reflections on Lido Island Cyanotype Triptych, Contemporary Seascape
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Lithograph, Monotype, Paper
$675
H 10.5 in W 7.25 in
Hoo-Wan-Ne-Ka, Winnebago Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Hoo-Wan-Ne-Ka, A Winnebago Chief", lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a paint...
Lithograph
$730
H 40 in W 55.2 in
Duo of Blue Egyptian Palms, Botanical Diptych Cyanotype on Paper, Vintage Modern
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exclusive limited edition cyanotype diptych. Details: + Title: Duo of Egyptian Palms + Year: 2024 + Edition Size: 20 + Medium: Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper...
Lithograph, Handmade Paper
$1,156
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in
René Magritte - DÉCALCOMANIE, 1966 Limited ed. Lithograph. Surrealism French
By (after) René Magritte
Located in Madrid, Madrid
René Magritte - DÉCALCOMANIE, 1966 (DECALCOMANIA) Date of creation: 2010 Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives Paper Edition: 275 Size: 60 x 45 cm Condition: In mint conditions, brand new...
Paper, Lithograph
Abstract - Surrealist Lithograph
Located in Houston, TX
Surreal lithograph with light lavender and blue colors, 1982. Titled and numbered on lower left and signed lower right in pencil. Displayed on a white mat with a gold border and fi...
Paper, Lithograph
$950
H 10 in W 8 in D 1 in
Untitled Male Nude - Bruno Surdo, Original Sanguine Conté Figure Drawing
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
This sanguine drawing reveals the foundation of Bruno Surdo’s practice: disciplined draftsmanship rooted in the atelier tradition. The male torso, cropped and turned in contrapposto,...
Conté, Charcoal
$575
H 10.25 in W 6.88 in
Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An ioway Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief ",...
Lithograph
Sold
H 63 in W 47.64 in
1941 poster for "Fredo Gardoni et son Ensemble" by Charles Kiffer
By Charles Kiffer
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1941 poster for "Fredo Gardoni et son Ensemble", designed by the renowned French artist Charles Kiffer, serves as a vibrant homage to the golden age of French music and the popul...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Backstage
By Charles Kiffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Canvas, Oil
TOURMALINE
By Charles Kiffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze
Backstage
By Charles Kiffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil, Canvas