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Paul Colin, Original Art Deco Poster, African Oceanic Art, Punu Mask, Moai, 1930

$14,652.03
£10,791.19
€12,200
CA$19,932.95
A$22,149.90
CHF 11,606.78
MX$271,629.05
NOK 148,037.76
SEK 139,268.49
DKK 92,876.72
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Art Deco poster of African and Oceanic inspiration depicting a Punu mask from Gabon and a monumental Moai statue from the Easter Islands. Paul Colin (27 June 1892 – 18 June 1985) born in Nancy, France, died in Nogent-sur-Marne. Paul Colin is an artist, scenographer, graphic designer and theatre painter. He is one of the most important French poster artist of the 1920s and 1930s, during his lifetime he created over 1500 posters and worked in theatre for more than 40 years. His art is strongly in the style of the Art Deco movement. Many of his most famous illustrations were created for Jazz Age music and theatre. His designs for Josephine Baker are among the most famous images of her. He designed posters for artists and theatres such as Folies Bergères, the Moulin Rouge and the Champs Elysées Theatre. Additional details: Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Size (W x H ): 31.2 x 46.8 in / 80 x 120 cm Printer: Imp. Joseph Charles Paris Linen backing: Yes Condition: A. Designates a poster in very good condition. The colours are fresh and there is little or no loss of paper. If there are imperfections, they are marginal and imperceptible. We have been dealing in art, antiques and vintage posters for more than 50 years and, upon request, we are very happy to provide you with Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Creator:
    Paul Colin (Illustrator)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.86 in (119 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    This poster is linen backed and mounted on acid free paper.
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2235009213641stDibs: LU7066230388072

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