Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 in / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
L’amant des danseuses by Cheret for Les Affiches Illustrees 1894
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
Baie des Anges by Marc Chagall 1962 vintage poster limited edition stone lithograph
The Baie des Anges poster by Marc Chagall, created in 1961, is a lithograph in a limited edition of only 5,000 prints. Chagall, a renowned Russian-French artist, is known for his vibrant use of color, surrealist elements, and dreamlike scenes. His work blends symbolic imagery with a sense of fantasy, and this piece is a perfect example of his signature style.
The title “Baie des Anges” means “Bay of Angels.” It refers to a beautiful spot along the French Riviera, known for its stunning coastal views. Chagall’s love for the region and his spirituality are evident in this piece. Figures float and intertwine, creating a sense of ethereal beauty. This mystical vision reflects the tranquility of the bay.
Printer Imprimerie Moulot
Size 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm
On / Off linen Unlined
Print Technique stone lithograph
Condition & CommentsExcellent
Baie des Anges by Marc Chagall 1962 vintage poster
Comments RARE STONE LITHOGRAPHIC POSTER USED FOR TRAVEL TO NICE FRANCE FEATURING THE BAIE DES ANGES OR BAY OF ANGELS WITH A MERMAID IN THE FOREGROUND HOLDING FLOWERS. THE POSTER WAS PRINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL ARTISTIC FASHION STONE LITHOGRAPHY BY IMPRIMERIE MOURLOT WHO DID ALL THE GALERIE POSTERS FOR THE MOST FAMOUS ARTISTS OF THE PERIOD LIKE PICASSO, MIRO, MATISSE AND OTHERS. PRINTED IN A LIMITED EDITION.
Artist: Dow Printer: Das Moderne Plakat Size: 8.25 x 11.3 in / 21 x 28.7 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
MODERN ART BY DOW FOR DAS MODERNE PLAKAT 1897
Das Moderne Plakat were stone lithographs printed by Jean Louis Sponsel in Germany in 1897. It celebrates the masters of the posters of that period recreating the famous posters of the period by the famous artists of the period. The plates came out in book form. Each is a stone lithograph. In Excellent condition
Artist: Meunier Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1895-9 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
PAPIER CIGARETTE BY MEUNIER FOR LES MAITRES DE L’AFFICHE
Les Maitres de l’affiche were stone lithographs printed by the Chaix Imprimerie in paris between the years 1895 and 1899. The celebrated the masters of the posters of that period. Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Leçons de Violin – Les Maîtres de l’Affiche – Paul Berthon
Original plate Leçons de Violin by Paul Berthon, published as part of the Les Maîtres de l’Affiche series. Issued between 1895 and 1899, this celebrated project reproduced in reduced format the leading poster designs of the Belle Époque. Subscribers received four plates each month, printed by the Imprimerie Chaix in Paris under the artistic direction of Jules Chéret.
Paul Berthon (1872–1909) was a French Art Nouveau artist and lithographer, admired for his elegant line, decorative motifs, and refined use of color. His work reflects the aesthetics of the Art Nouveau period, often compared to Alphonse Mucha, and includes both poster design and decorative arts.
The plate was printed by Chaix, the foremost Parisian printer of posters at the time, whose work defined the visual culture of the 1890s.
This example measures 11 × 16 in. (28 × 40.6 cm) and is preserved in excellent “A” condition.
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Artist: Paul Berthon
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris
Date: 1895–1899 (Les Maîtres de l’Affiche series)
Size: 11 × 16 in. (28 × 40.6 cm)
Print Type: Stone Lithograph
On Linen: No
Condition: Excellent “A”
Folies Bergere by Jules Cheret of Loie Fuller Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate
Artist: Cheret, Jules Printer: Chaix, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 in / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Folies Bergere poster for Les Affiches Illustrees were plates printed at the Chaix Imprimerie in 1896 that featured the most famous artist of the day. Cheret was a master printer and artist, but also inventor and created the first lithographs in Stone. This enabled him to make several passes of colors using a stone for each color. This typeof printing method would be too expensive today, but it is the most artistic way of printing. The plate is in excellent condition. Loie Fuller was an American dancer who attained fame in Paris at the turn of the century with her danses which featured special colored lighting to enhance the spectacle.
Salon des Cent by Eugene Grasset Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate
Artist: Grasset, Eugene Printer: Chaix, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 in / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Salon des Cent poster for Les Affiches Illustrees were plates printed at the Chaix Imprimerie in 1896 that featured the most famous artist of the day. Cheret was a master printer and artist, but also inventor and created the first lithographs in Stone. This enabled him to make several passes of colors using a stone for each color. This typeof printing method would be too expensive today, but it is the most artistic way of printing. The plate is in excellent condition.
Original stone-lithograph plate printed circa 1896 at Imprimerie Chaix (Paris) for Les Affiches Illustrées. This plate presents Eugène Grasset’s elegant advertising design for Encre Marquet, a French ink manufacturer. Grasset, one of the pioneers of Art Nouveau, was celebrated for his graceful line work, flattened color harmonies, and stylized decorative compositions that drew on medieval and Japanese sources. His poster for Encre Marquet exemplifies this refined approach, transforming a simple commercial product into a work of artistic sophistication.
Les Affiches Illustrées (1896–1899) was one of the earliest journals devoted exclusively to poster art, issued in limited numbers for collectors. Published under the artistic direction of Jules Chéret at the Chaix atelier, each issue contained stone-lithograph reductions of major affiches, printed on fine paper using the same techniques as the large-format originals. These plates offered collectors access to authentic poster art by the leading designers of the Belle Époque in a more practical and collectible format.
Grasset’s Encre Marquet remains an iconic example of French poster design in the 1890s, combining functionality, elegance, and the stylistic innovation that defined Art Nouveau.
Title: Encre Marquet
Artist: Eugène Grasset (1845–1917)
Date: c.1896 (after the original advertising poster)
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris (Les Affiches Illustrées)
Size: 21.5 × 30 cm (approx. 8.5 × 11.8 in)
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” near-mint on fine wove paper
Comments: Authentic plate from Les Affiches Illustrées, produced at Chaix under Jules Chéret. Strong, clean impression with vivid color. A classic Art Nouveau design by Grasset, highlighting his refined decorative style in commercial poster art.
Les Arts by Jules Cheret Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate
Printer: Chaix, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 in / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Arts by Jules Cheret poster for Les Affiches Illustrees were plates printed at the Chaix Imprimerie in 1896 that featured the most famous artist of the day. Cheret was a master printer and artist, but also inventor and created the first lithographs in Stone. This enabled him to make several passes of colors using a stone for each color. This typeof printing method would be too expensive today, but it is the most artistic way of printing. The plate is in excellent condition.
Original color lithograph by Marie-Émile-René Ménard, published in L’Estampe Moderne around 1897. The composition shows an allegorical female figure symbolizing Autumn, standing in a landscape with trees and falling leaves. The treatment is typical of Ménard’s classical and idealized style, with soft tonal transitions and balanced color. Printed by Champenois in Paris and distributed by Masson & Piazza as part of the monthly portfolio L’Estampe Moderne (1897–99). The sheet bears the embossed blindstamp “L’Estampe Moderne / E.M.” in the lower right margin and the artist’s printed signature within the image. Excellent impression from the original edition with full margins and fresh color.
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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne, c. 1897)
Size: Approx. 40 × 30 cm (15 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
Print Type: Original stone lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Excellent A condition – clean sheet, strong color, wide margins, embossed blindstamp lower right
Comments: An allegorical subject representing Autumn from L’Estampe Moderne, characteristic of Ménard’s harmonious compositions and classical figure work.
Original 1897 lithograph Artemis by Albert Donnay, published in L’Estampe Moderne and printed by L’Imprimerie Champenois, Paris. This composition presents the goddess Artemis in an Art Nouveau interpretation — graceful and stylized, surrounded by decorative foliage and moonlit symbolism. Donnay’s work captures the refined aesthetic of the late 19th century, blending mythological subject matter with the fluid design language of the period.
Details
Artist: Albert Donnay
Printer: L’Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Year: 1897
Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm
Print Type: Original Lithograph
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent A condition
Comments: Published as part of L’Estampe Moderne, the celebrated Parisian monthly portfolio issued from 1897 to 1899. Each issue contained four original lithographs by leading artists. Artemis exemplifies the poetic and decorative qualities that defined this influential series.
Published in 1898 for the Paris art journal L’Estampe Moderne, this original stone lithograph by Henri-Gabriel Ibels portrays a theatrical pantomime scene, a subject closely tied to Ibels’ lifelong interest in popular entertainment and Parisian street culture. A founding member of the Nabis group and associate of Bonnard and Vuillard, Ibels combined simplified color areas and strong outlines to convey the expressive rhythm of modern life. Printed by F. Champenois and published by Masson & Piazza, the work bears the blind stamp of L’Estampe Moderne in the lower margin.
Details
Title: Pantomime
Artist: Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867–1936)
Date: 1898
Printer: F. Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza
Series: L’Estampe Moderne
Print Type: Original stone lithograph
Size: 12 × 16 inches (31 × 41 cm)
Condition: Excellent; strong impression with light age toning consistent with the series
Comments: Issued as part of the L’Estampe Moderne portfolio (1897–1899), which featured monthly color lithographs by leading artists of the period.
