RARE c.1920's art deco attributed to Georges Barbier hand painted watercolor illustration painting - lovers in the garden with fireworks; as seen on the back cover of Madeleine Ginsburg's book called Paris Fashions: The Art Deco Style of the 1920's, the inside jacket reads "..... the inside dust jacket reads: A selection of French fashion plates of the 1920s by the famous artist Georges Barbier which this is attributed to. The elegance of line and delicacy of coloring the costume designs in the contest of witty subject pieces, dramatic scenes romantic idylls and both period and contemporary settings." Exeptional color and details through this lovely, romantic and whimsical painting. The outdoor set decoration and backdrop sets a nice ambiance, a nice touch being the fireworks. Enlarge the photos to see the incredible details of the ladies dress and the naked winged angel on the flower urn --- very special. Excellent for framing and with the others that I have would make a dynamic display. More vintage and antique Paintings and Illustrations I have two more pieces
http://etext.virginia.edu/bsuva/artdeco/lecture2.html
CONDITION: The overall condition is very good but frail due to age. There is a small 1/2 tear in the margin that does not affect the imagery and would be hidden by a mat when framed.
SIZE: The painting is 12 1/4 inches x 8 1/2 inches.
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Downsizing was inevitable and I've done it several times already. This is the big one, and I am still unboxing treasures retrieved from storage after decades.
All pieces are one of a kind handpicked by yours truly over 40 years to add texture, style and story to your authentic style.
My collecting story starts after watching Astaire and Rogers float across a dance floor as a young girl, I have loved art deco design, art, fashion and jewelry. So bold and beautiful, and so different from anything that came before it. Art deco changed social and design sensibilities forever. A lifetime collector of high quality antiques and vintage, I started by making contacts, researching and learning. Picking the best of the best, I live with art deco and vintage decor and used to wear the fashions of the day. To say that I feel in love is an understatement. I reveled in the fact that I was able to reflect my unique style and sensibilities with a marriage of old and new.
Since I was in my teens I have bought what pleases me, what I find beautiful and unique, and the things that speak to me on a creative level. I hope that you can see and feel the passion and love that I feel for antiques and vintage pieces and share with you. You will find art deco, collectible and vintage fine art paintings, original illustrations and magazine covers, home decor, marble, alabaster and metal lamps, nude flapper table lamps, sterling silver decorative accents and tableware for the home and entertaining, designer and estate jewelry and fine vintage watches in my shop.