Lot 16
Jules Chéret (1836-1932)
Lot 16 Details
Jules Chéret (1836-1932), French
LES FANTOCHES DE JOHN HEWELT (MUSÉE GRÉVIN), 1900 [BROIDO, 471]
Colour lithographic poster before letters; signed "JChéret" and dated 1900 in the plate mid right. Published by Imprimerie Chaix, (Ateliers Chéret), Paris.
Sheet 48.25 ins x 33.9 ins; 122.6 cms x 86.1 cms
Estimate $1,000-$1,500
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Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Note:
Final proofs of this poster included lettering. There are two versions, this one being the announcement of the performance of John Hewelt's "Les Fantoches," a puppet show extravaganza staged at the theater of the Musée Grevin, which was a frequent client of Chéret's. The other version was used to announce a "Fête des Artistes" at the venue as well as a variety of other shows. Both shows were at the wax museum Musée Grévin.