GEORGES BARBIER
Two SIGNED Costume Designs, Watercolor, Pen and Ink,
A pair of stylized and detailed ensembles: an 18th century fantasy gown and hair style, signed in full, ca 1915; a winter outfit with fur trimmed jacket and long decorative skirt, ca 1911. The fantasy costume drawing measures 10 3/8 x 8 7/8 inches. Condition: two marginal tears not affecting drawing and light foxing near the breaks. Tipped onto a mat and framed. Frame measures 15 x 17 inches. The winter outfit is drawn on cream toned art paper and is lighter than shown in the accompanying image. The drawing measures 11 x 8.5, and the frame measures 12 x 16 inches.
Barbier, considered one of the great illustrators of the early 20th century, led a group of artists from the Beaux Arts School known for their flamboyance as much as their art. Barbier designed jewelry, glass and wallpapers in addition to his costume and set designed for theater, ballet and the Follies Bergére. His stylized design has become iconic.
Item #4491
Price: $3,900.00