Alphonse Mucha, Two Les Maitres de l'Affiche Lith

Alphonse Mucha, Two Les Maitres de l'Affiche Lith Lithographs Two Les Maitres de l'Affiche plates, "La Dame aux Camelias" (Plate 144) and "Lorenzaccio" (Plate 114), both featuring actress Sarah Bernhardt in the title roles, blind stamp to LR, printed by Imprimerie Chaix. Framed. Approximate dimensions: "Camelias" Sheet (largest): 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (40 x 29.2 cm.) Frame (both): 22 7/8 x 14 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (58.1 x 36.2 x 2.9 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection of William Douglas Campbell, Chicago, IL. Other notes: "Les Maitres de l'Affiche" (or "Masters of the Poster") was a subscription-based publication whereby customers would get four small-scale lithographic reproductions of original posters delivered to their door every month. Published by Jules Cheret (French, 1836-1932) between 1895-1900, "Les Maitres De L'Affiche" ultimately comprised two hundred and fifty six plates by many of the leading poster artists of the late 19th century.

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