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Erté & The Paris Music Hall

Friday 25 October 2024, 04:00 PM • Rome

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Charles Gesmar

Danseuse, 1924

Estimate

€ 450 - 800

Sold

€ 480

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

pencil, watercolor and tempera on thin cardboard
31 x 46,5 cm
Original drawing made by Gesmar during the 1920s for the costumes of a theatrical performance. Artwork published on page 108 of the volume "Non solo Erté: Costume design for the Paris Music Hall 1918 - 1940" by Angelo Luerti, published by Guido Tamoni Editore in 2006. Slight creases on the edges and a small tear. Signed and dated.

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Having passed away at just 28 years of age, Gesmar was one of the most creative and innovative music hall designers of the 20th century, who revolutionized the art of costume and poster art for theatre. With the astonishing and passionate use of colours, the capacity for synthesis combined with the graphic virtuosity of his creations, Gesmar developed a style that will forever be associated with the glories of the golden age of music hall. His graphic art influenced entire generations of artists.

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