Paul Berthon (1872-1909)
Les Maitres de l’Affiche, 1898
Original embossed lithograph cover from the renowned series “Les Maitres de l’Affiche” (The Masters of the Poster), enhanced with golden ink.
Hardcover printed on cardboard.
Signed on the plate lower right margin, on the front cover.
Dimensions: 40 x 31 x 2,5 cm / 15,7 x 12,2 x 0,9 on.

Printed in 1898 by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris.
Especially designed by Paul Berthon for the set “Les Maitres de l’Affiche”.
“Les Maitres de l’Affiche” (The Masters of the Poster) was a prestigious publication series in Paris that spanned from 1895 to 1900. Celebrating the golden age of the illustrated poster, it highlighted the paramount works of nearly 100 celebrated artists of the era. Distributed as monthly subscriptions, this series showcased reduced-size lithographic reproductions of contemporary poster masterpieces. These pieces epitomized Belle Epoque design and remain sought-after collector’s items to this day.



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Condition : In fair/good condition. The edges and the spine are damaged, with some small notable missing parts and tears ; the corners are slightly folded. Some visible scratches and some soft stains on the image. Please check the pictures for some instances. Bright and vivid colors otherwise, with great detailed lines. Cover only.







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