Georges Barbier (1882-1932) - La Guirlande

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Georges Barbier’s La Guirlande (1920) is a limited edition, No. 450 of 800, featuring Pochoir plates with metallic gold and silver pigments, measuring 28.5 × 19.5 cm and in good condition.

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La Guirlande (1920) No. 5 - Rare Pochoir plates by George Barbier and Brunelleschi - Limited Edition No. 450
[EN] La Guirlande (1920) No. 5 - Rare Pochoir Plates by George Barbier & Brunelleschi - Limited Edition No. 450
DESCRIPTION OF THE LOT
IT
Up for auction is the coveted fascicle no. 5 of the prestigious magazine "La Guirlande: Album d'art et de littérature", published in Paris in 1920. It is one of the finest examples of Art Deco-era art publishing.

Main Features

Artists: include the famous illustration by George Barbier (signed and dated G.B. 1920) and splendid plates by Umberto Brunelleschi (art director of the issue).

Technique: Illustrations created with the refined Pochoir technique (manual coloring via stencil), using metallic pigments (gold and silver) that are still brilliant.

Rarity: numbered copy 450 in a limited edition of 800.

Content: Texts by René Boylesve and orientalist poetry by Jean Hermanovits, enriched with friezes and exotic calligraphy.

Conditions:
The internal contents are excellent, with saturated and vivid colors. It is noted that the original binding (cover) is missing or replaced by a plain protective cover. There are slight, normal foxing on the margins of the paper, which do not affect the illustrated part of the plates. Internal pages are intact.
No content provided for translation.
Up for auction is the sought-after issue No. 5 of the prestigious magazine "La Guirlande: Album d'art et de littérature", published in Paris in 1920. It represents one of the finest examples of Art Deco publishing.

Key Features

Artists: Includes the famous illustration by George Barbier (signed and dated G.B. 1920) and stunning plates by Umberto Brunelleschi (artistic director of this issue).

Technique: Illustrations created using the exquisite Pochoir technique (hand-colored via stencils), featuring metallic pigments (gold and silver) that remain vibrant.

Rarity: Numbered copy 450 out of a limited edition of 800.

Content: Texts by René Boylesve and orientalist poems by Jean Hermanovits, enriched with exotic friezes and calligraphy.

Condition
The interior body is in excellent condition, with saturated and vivid colors. Please note that the original softcover is missing/replaced by a plain protective cover. Light, natural foxing is present on the paper margins, which does not affect the illustrated areas of the plates. Internal pages are intact.

La Guirlande (1920) No. 5 - Rare Pochoir plates by George Barbier and Brunelleschi - Limited Edition No. 450
[EN] La Guirlande (1920) No. 5 - Rare Pochoir Plates by George Barbier & Brunelleschi - Limited Edition No. 450
DESCRIPTION OF THE LOT
IT
Up for auction is the coveted fascicle no. 5 of the prestigious magazine "La Guirlande: Album d'art et de littérature", published in Paris in 1920. It is one of the finest examples of Art Deco-era art publishing.

Main Features

Artists: include the famous illustration by George Barbier (signed and dated G.B. 1920) and splendid plates by Umberto Brunelleschi (art director of the issue).

Technique: Illustrations created with the refined Pochoir technique (manual coloring via stencil), using metallic pigments (gold and silver) that are still brilliant.

Rarity: numbered copy 450 in a limited edition of 800.

Content: Texts by René Boylesve and orientalist poetry by Jean Hermanovits, enriched with friezes and exotic calligraphy.

Conditions:
The internal contents are excellent, with saturated and vivid colors. It is noted that the original binding (cover) is missing or replaced by a plain protective cover. There are slight, normal foxing on the margins of the paper, which do not affect the illustrated part of the plates. Internal pages are intact.
No content provided for translation.
Up for auction is the sought-after issue No. 5 of the prestigious magazine "La Guirlande: Album d'art et de littérature", published in Paris in 1920. It represents one of the finest examples of Art Deco publishing.

Key Features

Artists: Includes the famous illustration by George Barbier (signed and dated G.B. 1920) and stunning plates by Umberto Brunelleschi (artistic director of this issue).

Technique: Illustrations created using the exquisite Pochoir technique (hand-colored via stencils), featuring metallic pigments (gold and silver) that remain vibrant.

Rarity: Numbered copy 450 out of a limited edition of 800.

Content: Texts by René Boylesve and orientalist poems by Jean Hermanovits, enriched with exotic friezes and calligraphy.

Condition
The interior body is in excellent condition, with saturated and vivid colors. Please note that the original softcover is missing/replaced by a plain protective cover. Light, natural foxing is present on the paper margins, which does not affect the illustrated areas of the plates. Internal pages are intact.

Details

Artist
Georges Barbier (1882-1932)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
450
Title of artwork
La Guirlande
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
1920
Condition
Good condition
Height
28.5 cm
Width
19.5 cm
Depiction/Theme
Fashion
Style
Art Deco
Period
1910-1920
Sold with frame
No
ItalyVerified
16
Objects sold
Private

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