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Jules Chéret 1836–1932

Musée Grévin / Fantoches de John Hewelt

1900 48⅞ h × 35 w in (124 × 89 cm)
estimate: $1,700–2,000
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This is the before-lettering version of Chéret’s charming poster for Les Fantoches, a puppet show extravaganza staged at the theater of the Musée Grévin, a frequent client of Chéret's. The design was so eye-catching that it was also used to announce a Fête d’Artistes at the venue (see PAI-LXXXVII, 257), as well as a variety of other shows.
Imp. Chaix, Paris
literature: Chéret, 608; Broido, 471; DFP-II, 267; PAI-XCI, 203

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