Original 1973 lithograph poster issued by the Foundation for American Dance for the Joffrey Ballet’s presentation of Parade, with costume and set designs by Pablo Picasso. The ballet was originally created in 1917 for Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, with music by Erik Satie and choreography by Léonide Massine. Revived by the Joffrey Ballet at New York’s City Center in 1973, this production marked one of the great intersections of modern art, music, and dance. Picasso’s imagery and the history of Parade make this poster an important document of 20th-century performing arts, celebrating the collaboration between visual art and the stage.
Title: Joffrey Ballet — Parade
Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Date: 1973
Printer: Foundation for American Dance
Size: 35 × 25 in (approx. 89 × 63.5 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” condition, not linen-backed
Comments: Original poster issued for the Joffrey Ballet’s 1973 production of Parade at City Center, New York. Features Pablo Picasso’s designs first created in 1917 for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. Rare and historically significant dance poster highlighting one of the greatest artistic collaborations of the 20th century.
Erté — Folies Bergère: La Nouvelle Revue de Hélène Martini (Éditions Martinet), c.1970s, Serigraph, 39×59 in
Original large-format Folies Bergère poster by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), created for La Nouvelle Revue de Hélène Martini at the celebrated Paris music hall. Issued by Éditions Martinet in the early 1970s, the poster announces Martini’s Folies Bergère production with staging and costumes by Michel Gyarmathy.
This example is the serigraph edition in grand 39 × 59 in format, capturing Erté’s Art Deco–inspired elegance in vibrant color and scale. Survives in Excellent “A” condition, unlined, with fresh color and no significant defects.
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Details
Title: Folies Bergère — La Nouvelle Revue de Hélène Martini
Artist: Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Date: c.1970s
Printer/Publisher: Éditions Martinet, Paris
Size: 39 × 59 in / ~100 × 150 cm
Print Technique: Serigraph (screenprint)
Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent “A”
Chapeau de Paille D’Italie by Herve Dirosa 1993 original
Artist: Driosa, Herve Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 47 x 63″ / 120 x 160 cm On / Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1993 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the theatre de la Marionnette a Paris and Theatre de la Cite International. Original printing.
Cinderella by Dudley Hardy for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Hardy Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
St paul’s by Dudley Hardy for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Hardy Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Abbotts phit eesi by Hardy for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Hardy Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Simplicissimus by Heine for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Heine Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Illustrated bits by Morrow for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Morrow Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition Reviews: [Add reviews here]
Les Affiches etrangere was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Little Christopher for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Anon Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Figaro Illustre Girl flute by Deleftwich from 1898 original
Artist: Deleftwich Printer: Editeurs Figaro, Paris Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1898 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Firago Illustre came out monthly and used the best artists of the time. A Journal of events and news of the time with lots of illustrations and as time went on photos. At the turn of the Century chromolithography was the technique used. In excellent condition.
This original 1954 lithographic poster by Beglia was created for the annual Carnaval de Nice, one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in France. Each year, a new poster is commissioned to mark the event, and this design features a jester leaping in exuberant celebration, symbolizing the joy and spectacle of the carnival. Printed by Adia in Nice, this example is an authentic first printing, professionally mounted on linen for preservation.
Details
Artist: Beglia
Year: 1954
Printer: Adia, Nice
Size: 12 x 19 in / 30.5 x 48 cm
Print Technique: Lithograph
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition. Bright colors, clean surface, and well-preserved.
Carnaval de Nice was created by Jean Luc in 1950 for the celebrated annual carnival held in Nice, France. The event, one of the oldest and most famous carnivals in the world, is known for its elaborate parades, colorful floats, and lively street celebrations along the Promenade des Anglais.
The 1950 edition took place during the postwar revival of the carnival, when the city was re-establishing its cultural traditions and welcoming international visitors back to the French Riviera.
Printed by Imprimerie Meyerbeer in Nice using lithography, the poster captures the festive spirit of the Riviera’s signature winter event. This example has been mounted on linen for preservation and is in excellent “A” condition.
Title: Carnaval de Nice
Artist: Jean Luc
Date: 1950
Printer: Imp. Meyerbeer, Nice
Size: 27 × 39 in
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments: Original poster for the 1950 Nice Carnival, created by Jean Luc and printed locally. Mounted on linen for preservation.
