La Cigarette by Editions Desastre by Rene Gruau on linen 1983
Poster is a an original printing done for the Editions desastre known as La Cigarette. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen. Rene Gruau was the most famous graphics artist for fashion house and the world of fashion in the 1970’s and 1980’s working with Dior and others.
Artist: Gruau, Rene Size: 47 x 63 in / 120 x 160 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1980c Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Impeccable by Rene Gruau on linen 1980’s
Poster is a an original printing done for Marcelle Griffon Catalogue. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen
Original 1970s edition of René Gruau’s celebrated design Le Rouge Baiser. First created in 1950 for the French cosmetics brand, the image has become one of Gruau’s most enduring works, with its striking silhouette of a woman in a red headscarf and bold lipstick. This later printing was produced in offset lithography at a smaller format (17.5 × 22 in) and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation and display.
This example is in Excellent “A” condition, with rich color and well-preserved surfaces.
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Details
Title: Le Rouge Baiser
Artist: René Gruau
Date: 1970s printing
Size: 17.5 × 22 in / 44 × 56 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Original 1970s edition of René Gruau’s celebrated design Le Rouge Baiser. First created in 1950 for the French cosmetics brand, the image has become one of Gruau’s most enduring works, with its striking silhouette of a woman in a red headscarf and bold lipstick. This later printing was produced in offset lithography at a smaller format (17.5 × 22 in) and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation and display.
This example is in Excellent “A” condition, with rich color and well-preserved surfaces.
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Details
Title: Le Rouge Baiser
Artist: René Gruau
Date: 1970s printing
Size: 17.5 × 22 in / 44 × 56 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Rouge Baiser poster designed by the renown fashion poster artist Rene Gruau was the world’s first “kiss-proof” lipstick. It was designed to provide long-lasting color that didn’t smudge, even after eating or kissing. This was groundbreaking for the time. Its innovative formula, developed by chemist Paul Baudecroux, used a type of cosmetic dye that stained the lips, offering durability far beyond traditional lipsticks. Women seeking bold, smudge-proof, and long-lasting lip color
Artist: Gruau, Rene Size: 20 x 28″ / 50.8 x 71.1 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Rouge et Noir by Rene Gruau 1990 on linen original
Poster is a an original printing done in the 1990’s fashion poster. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen
Leonetto Cappiello — Grande Kermesse Charité, 1903
A one-day charity fair hosted by the Cercle du Bois de Boulogne (the “Tir aux Pigeons” pigeon-shooting club) in Paris’s Bois de Boulogne.
The poster text gives the program—theatre, concert, children’s ball, funfair, and sports events—with admission 10 francs (2 francs for children)
and entry via Avenue des Acacias. It was held Thursday, 11 June (Jeudi 11 Juin).
Artist: Leonetto Cappiello
Date: 1903
Commissioner/Venue: Cercle du Bois de Boulogne (Tir aux Pigeons), Bois de Boulogne
Printer: Imp. P. Vercasson & Cie, 43 rue de Lancry, Paris
Technique: Stone lithograph
Format: 38 × 53 inches on linen
Grande Kermesse de Charite 1903 by Leonetto Cappiello
RARE poster by Cappiello for the Grand Kermesse de Charite where you could go to concerts, enjoy outdoor park and rides and even sports and it was all for the benefit of Charity.. The POSTER BY CAPPIELLO IN EXCELENT CONDITION ON LINEN RARE
The Moulin Rouge the most famous Cabaret in the world from the 1890’s right up to today. Frenesie Watusi with 40 Dancers doing the Cancan and other spectacular acts. Poster is in excellent condition on linen A. The act featuring the 40 Chorus girls dancing the Cancan and the Watusi.
The “Frenesie Watusi” was a performance featured at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, known for its vibrant and extravagant shows. This revue became a key part of the cabaret’s repertoire in the 1960s and 1970s. The performance combined sensuality and exoticism, blending traditional and contemporary dance styles. Inspired by the popular Watusi dance of the time, it showcased energetic movements with bold and rhythmic steps.
The Moulin Rouge was famous for its exotic themes, and the “Frenesie Watusi” performance was no exception, capturing the energy and excitement of cultural references from different parts of the world. The dancers performed in vibrant costumes, adding visual flair and adding to the spectacle. This high-energy performance captivated audiences, with sensual choreography and evocative music, making it a thrilling part of the cabaret’s legendary history.
The Moulin Rouge’s legacy as a center of artistic expression continued with performances like “Frenesie Watusi,” contributing to its status as one of the most iconic cabarets in the world.
Vintage cabaret poster created by René Gruau for the Lido Gala Revue in Paris, titled Pourquoi Pas! The work reflects Gruau’s celebrated style, combining bold lines and minimal color with an elegant sense of movement, perfectly suited to the glamour of the Lido. This is the second printing of the poster, produced by Imprimerie Gravenne in Paris.
Artist René Gruau
Date 1980s
Printer Imprimerie Gravenne, Paris
Size approx. 15.5 x 23.5 in.
Print Type Offset lithograph
Condition Excellent “A” on linen
Comments Second printing of the original Lido cabaret poster for the revue Pourquoi Pas! by René Gruau. Mounted on linen, excellent condition.