Folies Bergere 1897 Original Color Lithograph - Price: $495 (Happy Valley)

Folies Bergere 1897 Original Color Lithograph - Price: $495

Original 1897 lithograph printed in colors on wove paper. Not signed. Transcribed from a poster advertising Matinee performances of the Folies Bergere. Colorful blue red yellow metallic gold and black ink. The image was published in Les Programmes Illustrees des Theatres et des Cafe-Concerts a collection of artwork original executed for theater programs and cafe concerts. The series was published in 1987 by Ernest Maindron this plate was printed by Imprimerie F. Appel in Paris. The Folies Bergere was a popular revue theater at the edge of Montmartre and was famous for its decorations costumes and cabaret performances. Only 1 025 copies of this image was produced. Many have not survived many others have not survived in good condition. Conservation framed in gold-leaf frame and finished with off-white linen matting and matching gold filet. All materials are acid free. Set behind a UV-resistant acrylic cover. Framed size is 17-1 2 inches H x 14-1 2 inches W (44 cm x 37 cm). Closeup photos and details at www.jdsmithfineart.com pi_follies_bergere_main.html.