Original lithograph by Jules Cheret, published in 1896 for Les Affiches Illustrées, the series produced at Imprimerie Chaix to document and celebrate the great poster designs of the Belle Époque. This plate reproduces Chéret’s 1893 poster for the Alcazar d’Été, featuring the celebrated performer Louise Balthy, whose appearances at Parisian music halls made her one of the stars of the era. Chéret captures her presence with flowing movement, bright color, and the lively visual rhythm characteristic of his best work.
Created during the height of poster collecting between 1895 and 1900, Les Affiches Illustrées offered high-quality stone-lithograph reductions printed with great care. This example is unlined, clean, and in excellent A condition.
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Title: Louise Balthy Alcazar d’ete
Artist: Jules Cheret
Date: 1893 (published 1896)
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris
Size: 21.5 x 30 cm (approx. 8.5 x 11.8 in)
Print Type: Stone Lithograph (Les Affiches Illustrées)
Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Clean sheet; strong color; excellent condition
Original lithograph by Jules Cheret, issued in 1896 for Les Affiches Illustrées, the series created by Chéret at Imprimerie Chaix to document and celebrate the finest poster designs of the Belle Époque. This plate reproduces Chéret’s well-known poster for the Alcazar d’Été, featuring the performer Lidia in a dynamic swirl of motion and color—an example of the style that made him the central figure of the modern poster.
Produced at a time when poster collecting was at its peak (1895–1900), Les Affiches Illustrées offered high-quality stone-lithograph reductions supervised directly by Chéret. This example is bright, clean, and exceptionally preserved, unlined and in excellent A condition.
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Title: Alcazar d’ete Lidia
Artist: Jules Cheret
Date: 1894 (published 1896)
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris
Size: 21.5 x 30 cm (approx. 8.5 x 11.8 in)
Print Type: Stone Lithograph (Les Affiches Illustrées)
Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Bright color and clean sheet; excellent condition
Saxolene by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Les Affiches Illustrees 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
Original lithograph by Jules Cheret issued in 1896 for Les Affiches Illustrées, the influential publication showcasing the best poster designs of the late 19th century. This plate features Chéret’s well-known advertisement for the Théâtrophone, an early French system that allowed listeners to hear live opera and theater performances over telephone lines. The image reflects Chéret’s signature style: dynamic figures, bright color, and a cheerful sense of modernity.
Printed by Imprimerie Chaix in Paris, the plate presents the original poster in a reduced but finely executed lithographic format. The example offered here is in excellent condition, with fresh color and crisp detail. Linen-backed and ready for framing.
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Title: Theatrophone
Artist: Jules Cheret
Date: 1896
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris
Size: 21.5 x 30 cm
Print Type: Stone Lithograph (Les Affiches Illustrées)
Condition: Excellent A (Mint)
Comments: Beautiful condition; rare original
Scena Illustrata founded in 1894 Florence – c1932 original
Printer: Scena, Florence Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Scena Illustrata Or The Illustrated Scene was created in Florence with information about the Arts and Music scene. Many important artists contributed to the publication ie: Anichini, Mataloni, etc. It also contained the latest on literature, theatre, current affairs and even sports. The cover was always exceptional artwork which is offered here.
Scena Illustrata founded in 1894 Florence – c1932 original
Printer: Scena, Florence Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Scena Illustrata Or The Illustrated Scene was created in Florence with information about the Arts and Music scene. Many important artists contributed to the publication ie: Anichini, Mataloni, etc. It also contained the latest on literature, theatre, current affairs and even sports. The cover was always exceptional artwork which is offered here.
Scena Illustrata founded in 1894 Florence – c1932 original
Printer: Scena, Florence Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Scena Illustrata Or The Illustrated Scene was created in Florence with information about the Arts and Music scene. Many important artists contributed to the publication ie: Anichini, Mataloni, etc. It also contained the latest on literature, theatre, current affairs and even sports. The cover was always exceptional artwork which is offered here.
Scena Illustrata founded in 1894 Florence – c1932 original
Printer: Scena, Florence Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Scena Illustrata Or The Illustrated Scene was created in Florence with information about the Arts and Music scene. Many important artists contributed to the publication ie: Anichini, Mataloni, etc. It also contained the latest on literature, theatre, current affairs and even sports. The cover was always exceptional artwork which is offered here.
Scena Illustrata founded in 1894 Florence – c1932 original
Printer: Scena, Florence Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Scena Illustrata Or The Illustrated Scene was created in Florence with information about the Arts and Music scene. Many important artists contributed to the publication ie: Anichini, Mataloni, etc. It also contained the latest on literature, theatre, current affairs and even sports. The cover was always exceptional artwork which is offered here.
Scena Illustrata founded in 1894 Florence – c1932 original
Printer: Scena, Florence Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Scena Illustrata Or The Illustrated Scene was created in Florence with information about the Arts and Music scene. Many important artists contributed to the publication ie: Anichini, Mataloni, etc. It also contained the latest on literature, theatre, current affairs and even sports. The cover was always exceptional artwork which is offered here.
Scena Illustrata founded in 1894 Florence – c1932 original
Printer: Scena, Florence Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Scena Illustrata Or The Illustrated Scene was created in Florence with information about the Arts and Music scene. Many important artists contributed to the publication ie: Anichini, Mataloni, etc. It also contained the latest on literature, theatre, current affairs and even sports. The cover was always exceptional artwork which is offered here.
Scena Illustrata founded in 1894 Florence – c1932 original
Printer: Scena, Florence Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Scena Illustrata Or The Illustrated Scene was created in Florence with information about the Arts and Music scene. Many important artists contributed to the publication ie: Anichini, Mataloni, etc. It also contained the latest on literature, theatre, current affairs and even sports. The cover was always exceptional artwork which is offered here.
