Jacques Drésa (André Saglio, 1869–1929) - Ah! What a Fine Guignol / Gazette du Bon Ton
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France, 1910s, original pochoir and engraving fashion illustration by Jacques Drésa (André Saglio) titled “Ah! What a Fine Guignol / Gazette du Bon Ton”, 1914, plate signed, in good condition, 21 cm x 13 cm.
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"Ah! What a Fine Guignol" presents an intimate and elegant fashion illustration depicting an elegantly attired mother entertaining her young child with a traditional hand puppet within a refined domestic interior. Published in Paris in January 1914 for the celebrated luxury fashion periodical Gazette du Bon Ton, the composition captures fashionable pre-war Parisian lifestyle, delicate afternoon attire, and rich hand-colored pochoir stencil application.
Jacques Drésa (pseudonym of André Saglio) was a French painter, illustrator, decorator, and costume designer celebrated for his refined contributions to premier Parisian fashion reviews and theatrical productions during the early twentieth century.
Artist or Maker: Jacques Drésa.
Dimensions: Approximately 24 cm x 18 cm.
Medium: Pochoir.
Date: 1914.
SKU: PLA-0929-1
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Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
"Ah! What a Fine Guignol" presents an intimate and elegant fashion illustration depicting an elegantly attired mother entertaining her young child with a traditional hand puppet within a refined domestic interior. Published in Paris in January 1914 for the celebrated luxury fashion periodical Gazette du Bon Ton, the composition captures fashionable pre-war Parisian lifestyle, delicate afternoon attire, and rich hand-colored pochoir stencil application.
Jacques Drésa (pseudonym of André Saglio) was a French painter, illustrator, decorator, and costume designer celebrated for his refined contributions to premier Parisian fashion reviews and theatrical productions during the early twentieth century.
Artist or Maker: Jacques Drésa.
Dimensions: Approximately 24 cm x 18 cm.
Medium: Pochoir.
Date: 1914.
SKU: PLA-0929-1
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Shipping & Combined Purchases:
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Jacques Drésa (André Saglio, 1869–1929)
Title of artwork
Ah! What a Fine Guignol / Gazette du Bon Ton
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1914
Condition
Good condition
Height
21 cm
Width
13 cm
Depiction/theme
Fashion
Style
Realism
Sold with frame
No
Period
1910-1920
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