{"title":"Les Maîtres de L'Affiche","description":"\u003cp\u003eLes Maîtres de l'Affiche was a monthly print series published in Paris between 1895 and 1900, reproducing the best commercial poster art of the era in a format collectors could actually own. Jules Chéret, who edited the series, drew on work by Toulouse-Lautrec, Mucha, and others at the peak of the golden age of the lithographic poster. The pieces shown here are period originals from that publication.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-trip-to-chinatown-from","title":"A Trip to Chinatown, Maîtres de l'Affiche","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking 1900 poster, A Trip to Chinatown, comes from the celebratedde l'Affiche series and is the work of Pryde \u0026amp; Nicholson, better known as The Beggarstaff Brothers. Renowned for their innovative approach to poster art, this British duo broke away from detailed illustration to embrace bold shapes and minimal color, influencing the development of modern graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece exemplifies their signature style with its simplified silhouette of a figure dressed in traditional attire, set against a vivid orange background framed by a rich brown border. The playful, irregular lettering adds an energetic, almost whimsical touch that contrasts with the figure’s calm pose. Produced by the Dancerfield Printing Company in London, this lithograph reflects the growing fascination in the West with Asian culture around the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Trip to Chinatown is a classic example of how The Beggarstaff Brothers used abstraction and negative space to create compelling visual narratives, making this print a must-have for collectors of Art Nouveau, early modern graphic art, and theatrical advertising history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.75\" x 11.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Beggarstaff Brothers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Small repaired tear in lower left corner. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020252414067,"sku":"IL6076","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/chi.jpg?v=1754695053"},{"product_id":"grand-bazar-des-halles-et","title":"Grand Bazar, Maîtres de l'Affiche","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1900 lithograph by Fernel is part of the Les Maîtres de l’Affiche collection, a prestigious series that reissued the finest examples of Belle Époque poster art in a smaller, collectible format. Published between 1895 and 1900, the series played a key role in elevating commercial posters to an art form. The poster advertises the Grand Bazar des Halles et des Postes, a popular Parisian department store known for its wide selection of toys and holiday gifts. Fernel’s lively illustration depicts two children engaged in imaginative play: one dressed as a soldier riding a toy horse, the other a girl in a polka-dot dress and feathered hat, with a doll at her feet. The bold red background and detailed figures create a vivid and festive scene that captures the excitement of gift-giving season. Printed by Imprimerie Chaix in Paris, this lithograph highlights Fernel’s skill in combining narrative charm with strong graphic design, making it a standout piece of early 20th-century French advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.75\" x 11.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fernand Fernel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020262244467,"sku":"IL6144","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/rue.jpg?v=1754606218"},{"product_id":"grand-theatre-de-lexposition-palais-des-enfants","title":"Grand Théâtre de L'Exposition - Palais des Enfants","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis enchanting chromolithograph captures the joyous spirit of the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle through the masterful hand of Jules Chéret, the father of the modern poster. Created to advertise the Grand Théâtre's Palais des Enfants—a family entertainment venue at the foot of the newly unveiled Eiffel Tower—the design showcases Chéret's signature 'Chérette': a vivacious young woman in sunshine yellow tumbling through a cascade of theatrical props.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasks, marionettes, musical instruments, and clown dolls swirl around her in a dynamic diagonal composition that perfectly evokes the magic of children's theater. The poster promises an irresistible program: opéra-comique, ballets, pantomimes, clowneries, acrobatics, and marionettes—all for just fifty centimes by day or one franc by evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced as Plate 221 in the legendary Les Maîtres de l'Affiche series by Imprimerie Chaix, this piece represents both a pivotal moment in poster art history and a charming window into the entertainments that delighted millions at the World's Fair that changed Paris forever. A standout piece for collectors of Belle Époque advertising art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5\" x 11.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jules Chéret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44186394951795,"sku":"IL6759-3","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/IL6759-3.jpg?v=1767382520"},{"product_id":"saxoleine-courrier-francais-supplement-by-jules-cheret-1896","title":"Saxoléine by Jules Chéret","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original stone lithograph by Jules Chéret, known as “the father of the modern poster,” is a vibrant example of Belle Époque advertising art. Published as a supplement to \u003cem\u003eLe Courrier Français\u003c\/em\u003e on January 26, 1896, and printed by Imprimerie Chaix’s dedicated Ateliers Chéret, the poster was created for Saxoléine, a petroleum lamp oil brand marketed for its purity and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition features Chéret’s iconic “Chérette,” the joyful, red-haired female figure who became his artistic signature across hundreds of posters. Her luminous yellow dress, energetic pose, and gesture toward the glowing lamp connect feminine elegance with modern domestic comfort. Chéret’s use of vivid yellow, red, and blue demonstrates his mastery of color lithography and helped transform advertising into a collectible art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaxoléine’s printed claims, “extra-blanc,” “déodorisé,” and “ininflammable,” emphasized that the oil was extra white, deodorized, and safe for household lamp use. Sold in sealed five-liter cans, it appealed to a growing consumer market seeking cleaner and more reliable lighting. Created during the height of the Paris poster craze, when collectors avidly sought fresh designs from the streets, this work reflects both Chéret’s commercial brilliance and the democratization of art through modern advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.25\" x 22.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jules Chéret\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on older linen backing, trimmed to edge. Minute paper loss in upper corners. Original centerfold present. Minute color loss along original centerfold. Fold along center line, no impact on laying flat. Light creasing in lower areas. Small lower border tears. General border wear. Small diaganol fold in upper left corner. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45055829803123,"sku":"P7977","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_3e38453c-1efc-446a-b3bf-eb91bd4065c6.jpg?v=1780174441"},{"product_id":"quinquina-dubonnet-courrier-francais-by-jules-cheret-1896","title":"Quinquina Dubonnet by Jules Chéret","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis luminous advertising supplement by Jules Chéret captures the essence of Belle Époque Paris in a single, joyful image. Created for Le Courrier Français in the mid-1890s, the lithograph features Chéret's signature 'Chérette,' a vivacious woman in a brilliant yellow dress raising a glass of Dubonnet aperitif. A white cat observes from below, adding a touch of domestic charm to this celebration of café culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChéret, widely regarded as the father of the modern poster, transformed commercial advertising into fine art through his mastery of color lithography. Working with the renowned Chaix printing house, he developed techniques that allowed for unprecedented vibrancy and movement. The deep blue background creates theatrical contrast, making the central figure appear to dance off the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of French advertising art, this supplement brings museum-quality artistry to an accessible format. It embodies the joie de vivre that made Chéret's work the visual language of Parisian pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.0\" x 15.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jules Chéret\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Faint background scuffs. 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