Lot 348
The Flowers. 1898.
Sold
$45,000
Est.
$40,000
- $50,000
Live Auction
PAI-XCI: Rare Posters
Live Bidding began Nov 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST
ARTIST
ALPHONSE MUCHA (1860-1939)
Category
Description
Artist: ALPHONSE MUCHA (1860-1939)
Size: Each: 16 1/2 x 40 1/4 in./42 x 102.2 cm
Condition: A-/ Matted to image. Framed.
Printer: Imp. F. Champenois, Paris (not shown)
Reference: Rennert/Weill, 49; Lendl/Paris, 69; Mucha/Art Nouveau, 50; PAI-XXXI, 552
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Artist: Mucha
The Flowers. 1898.
“One of the fundamental premises of Art Nouveau was to look for inspiration in nature, and in ‘The Flowers’ set Mucha produced one of the best arguments for it. The four ethereal sprites represent [from left to right] the Rose, the Iris, the Carnation, and the Lily, respectively, and it is a clear case of Beauty celebrating beauty in each instance. By using only soft pastels and harmonious composition, Mucha imbued each scene with a sense of tranquility and quiet enjoyment” (Lendl/Paris, p. 86-87). (4)
Size: Each: 16 1/2 x 40 1/4 in./42 x 102.2 cm
Condition: A-/ Matted to image. Framed.
Printer: Imp. F. Champenois, Paris (not shown)
Reference: Rennert/Weill, 49; Lendl/Paris, 69; Mucha/Art Nouveau, 50; PAI-XXXI, 552
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Artist: Mucha
The Flowers. 1898.
“One of the fundamental premises of Art Nouveau was to look for inspiration in nature, and in ‘The Flowers’ set Mucha produced one of the best arguments for it. The four ethereal sprites represent [from left to right] the Rose, the Iris, the Carnation, and the Lily, respectively, and it is a clear case of Beauty celebrating beauty in each instance. By using only soft pastels and harmonious composition, Mucha imbued each scene with a sense of tranquility and quiet enjoyment” (Lendl/Paris, p. 86-87). (4)