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Lot 475
Docteur Jeva. ca. 1907.
Passed
Est.
$800 - $1,000
Live Auction
PAI-LXXX: Rare Posters
Live Bidding began Feb 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM EST
ARTIST
YVES RATIER
Description
Artist: YVES RATIER
Size: 17 1/4 x 26 1/4 in./44 x 66.7 cm
Condition: B/ Slight stains at folds and edges.
Printer: Imp. Garnaud, Andoulame
Reference:
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Fashion; Animals; Cats

Docteur Jeva. ca. 1907.
This inquisitive cat is not sure what to make of this "luxury slipper." The history surprised us too: Charentaise slippers were first invented in the 17th century during Louis XIV's reign as a way of repurposing leftover material from the Royal Marines' uniforms. This comfortable insert had a tongue that protected the toes from the hard wood interior of clogs. In the 18th century, domestic servants wore the slippers to clean and polish wooden parquet floors; they were also known as "silencieuses," and allowed the servants to move discreetly. In 1907, shoemaker Théophile Rendinaud created a more modern version of the slipper; the felt sole is sewn into the slipper inside out and then turned around, which is what characterizes a true Charentaise slipper.