One of the best and most important posters having to do with the art of the poster, this design by Ibels is always a highlight in any sale. Pierrefort was one of the many dealers involved in the sale of printed multiples of the 1890s, along with Sagot, Arnould, and Kleinmann. He commissioned a variety of posters to promote his shop, calling upon the talents of Lobel, de Feure, and Thiriet. None are quite so charming, however, as this one by Ibels, which showcases the delights of a pantomime complete with a harlequin, a singer, and Pierrot.
Imp. Eugène Verneau, Paris
exhibited: 2012-2013, Milwaukee Art Museum, WI | 2019, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
literature: DFP-II, 478; Maitres, 102; Affichomanie, 10; Timeless Images, 61; Wine Spectator, 54; PAI-XCIII, 265