Beautiful and rare French Art Deco pochoir (handprinted watercolor stencil print) by Benedictus from one of his portfolios printed by Saude in 1924, titled "Nouvelle Variations". Each print showcases a number of his dramatic designs appropriate for fabric or wall treatment. Outstanding color and drama. Dimensions: Sheet 14" x 18"Mat opening (image size) 14" x 12" 1/2 inches. Other sites offer prints from the same series priced from $350 ea. to $1500 ea.!

Edouard Benedictus was a painter, writer, composer and chemist who started his carreer in the Art Nouveau period. He wrote an influential article in L'Art decoratif in 1912. However, he was greatly receptive to the stylistic evolution started in 1912 that resulted in Art Deco. Appreciated for his portfolios "Variations" in 1923 and "Nouvelles variations" in 1928, he became one the most famous artists of the Art Deco period. He played a special role in the Pavillion de l'Ambassade Francaise in the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs in Paris in 1925. He worked with the most famous Parisian designers in this period, including Andre Groult for whom he created many tapestries for furniture.

"Benedictus was famous for his elegant silks and satins designed for top firms like Brunet, Meunie et Cie., and Tassinari et Chatel. His rugs decorated the Grand Salon and Music Room of the magnificent French Embassy at the 1925 Exhibition. Benedictus' large pochoir designs display an imaginative geometric elaboration of fields of pure color, punctuated in places with abstract floral motifs".

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good consistent w/ age and use.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Printmaking Materials, Watercolor

Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good consistent w/ age and use.