Item #2324 Original Sketch Signed with initials, folio, Aug. 1929. GEORGES BARBIER.
Original Sketch Signed with initials, folio, Aug. 1929.
Original Sketch Signed with initials, folio, Aug. 1929.

(1882-1932). French artist, considered one of the great illustrators of the early 20th century,

Original Sketch Signed with initials, folio, Aug. 1929.

Barbier has sketched a multicolored fantasy seascape with a soft toned mermaid at the center. Drawn on folio sheet with some show through of handwriting (in an unknown hand) on verso. The handwriting shows as soft arcs and fits in with the image. Signed in the middle of the drawing in small letters with date, "GB Aug. 1929." Matted in gray and framed in silver toned wood. Additional images on request.

Barbier is best known for his theater designs, ballet costumes, and particularly for his high fashion illustrations. He led a group of illustrators from the Beaux Arts School known for their flamboyance as much as their art. Barbier also created jewelry, glass and wallpaper design and worked with Erté to design sets and costumes for the Follies Bergére. He died at the height of his career. In 1929, Barbier was the costume designer for musical "The Street Singer."

Item #2324

Price: $1,250.00