Theatre de la Tour Eiffel by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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
Paris Courses by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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 stone-lithograph plate printed circa 1896 at Imprimerie Chaix (Paris) for Les Affiches Illustrées. This reduced-format lithograph for Jules Chéret’s famous poster for Quinquina Dubonnet, the French apéritif wine infused with quinine.
First created in 1846 by Joseph Dubonnet, the fortified wine was promoted not only as a fashionable aperitif but also as a tonic with supposed health benefits. By the 1890s it had become a household name, thanks in part to striking posters like those of Chéret. His design for Dubonnet features an exuberant female figure in swirling dress and ribbons, raising a glass with infectious energy — the very embodiment of the Belle Époque’s joie de vivre.
Les Affiches Illustrées (1896–1899) was among the first collector series dedicated to poster art, issued in small editions. Produced at the Chaix atelier under Chéret’s supervision, each plate was a carefully executed stone-lithograph reduction of a major affiche, printed on fine paper. These works allowed collectors to own high-quality, authentic examples of poster art in a more practical format than the large affiches that covered Parisian walls.
Title: Quinquina Dubonnet – Apéritif
Artist: Jules Chéret (1836–1932)
Date: c.1896 (after the original 1890s 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. Bright, crisp impression with vivid colors. A classic advertising design linking the world of apéritifs with the exuberant art of the Belle Époque.
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
L’Escarmouche by Ibels 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Ibels Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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
Le theatre libre by Toulouse Lautrec for Les Affiches Illustrees 1894
Artist: Toulouse Lautrec Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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
Pain d’epices de Dijon by Jossot 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Jossot Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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
Theatre Simon Girard by PAL 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: PAL Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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
La petite poucette by Montel 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Montel Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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
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.
