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Artist: GEORGES DE FEURE (1868-1943) Size: 31 1/4 x 24 1/8 in./79.4 x 61.3 cm Condition: B-/ Slight tears at folds and edges. Framed. Printer: Imp. Chaix, Paris Reference: DFP-II, 354; Weill, 52; de Feure, p. 76; Wine Spectator, 89; Gold, 35; PAI-XLI, 282 Key Words: Art Nouveau Affiches et Estampes / Pierrefort. 1898. This is possibly the rarest and definitely the most fully expressive among the few posters of this noted symbolist painter and sometimes graphic designer. “The lady pointing to one of the items available from print and poster dealer Pierrefort is one of de Feure’s most enigmatic women: her face is alluring yet inscrutable, with a touch of slyness or private amusement: Is she mocking us, or simply being ambiguous?” (Wine Spectator, p. 89). Millman calls this “his most Japanese-influenced poster” (de Feure, p. 76). Pierrefort, along with Sagot and Arnould, was one of the most important poster and print dealers of Paris in the 1890s, and he often befriended promising graphic artists whose work he savored. Three of these protégés created posters for his gallery: Henri-Gabriel Ibels (see PAI-XIX, 371), P. H. Lobel (see PAI-IX, 336), and de Feure. Pierrefort was especially close to Toulouse-Lautrec, whose work he published and exhibited toward the end of the painter’s short career. Price: $16800 (starting bid + 20% buyer’s premium) Want this item? Place an online bid, or CALL US NOW for this special price 212-787-4000 Until November 5 only!