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Laura Gold is a founding member of the IVPDA (International Vintage Poster Dealers Association) and currently sits on the Board of Directors. Laura has been the Director of Park South Gallery at Carnegie Hall since 1965. |
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FIRST LADIES OF THE POSTER The Gold Collection presents women stepping out of the traditional roles and exercising their new-found liberation. It is the time of the Industrial Revolution, and we find the women, newly released from the home (via the bicycle) anxious to simulate the images shown in the posters. It was the beginning of the age of consumerism...and right alongside that, the explosion of advertising. All the top artists of the 'belle epoque' are featured. This is the time when posters were all the rage and this book is awash with splendid images and vibrant colors. It is a window into a bygone era where a world of possibilities was just beginning to reveal itself to the women who craved an expanded role in society. Available through the Poster Art Library or contact us via our e-mail or phone. |
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The following is from a recent
letter received from a client:
Laura Gold, owner of Park South Gallery at Carnegie Hall consistently carries antique posters of rare quality at fair prices. She is most knowledgeable, reliable, and pleasant to deal with. My design clients, after their first experience, have asked to go back to Mrs. Gold to expand their collections.
Louise Rosenfeld, ASID
Board Member, NY Metro Chpt.
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Monaco Monte CarloArtist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Actually the client was a railroad--Chemin de Fer P.L.M. who would take you to the glorious place known as Monte Carlo. This is one of the most loved images done by the artist and is a true classic art nourveau image. In the most perfect color and condition. |
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Cafe Jacqmotte The painter Toussaint did few posters, but they were some of the very best of the era. Here is an example of his very best. The intricate printing by the master O. de Rycker in Brussels adds to the exceptional quality of this design. In excellent color, and very good condition (very, very slight folds). This is an extremely rare and beautiful image. |
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La Fronde "La Fronde" was a publication of the feminist movement founded by Marguerite Durand. The magazine caused an uproar, and was prohibited from being distributed. But it survived until WWI. Dufau was one of only a few women artists of the era, and this is considered to be her finest work. In wonderful color, and very nice condition, with a few small touchups in the image. |
Artist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Originally printed as a point of purchase display, this romantic image has been loved for generations. And all to sell a biscuit! One of our clients even had their wedding attire custom made to replicate the couple's costumes. In excellent color and condition. |
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A la Place Clichy This poster announces the arrival of new Spring fashions, along with fresh flowers from the Riviera. Pean worked closely with Cheret, and this delightful image reflects the master's influence. In excellent color and condition. |
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Carnaval-Costume Ball This is an extremely rare image. It is the first one I have seen in over 40 years. And, I think it is one of the best of all the Tamagno designs. Printed by Camis, in Paris, it is before letters, and could have actually been produced as a decorative panneau, rather than a poster. In excellent color and condition. |
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Nice, Huile This is the rarest of the rare...the only such image I have seen in my 44 years in dealing with antique posters. And a winner it is. The lovely lady is advertising olive oil from Nice, France. Printed most beautifully on 2 sheets in pastel colors, with gold. In excellent color and condition. |
Title: Palais de Glace This is one of Cheret's top images. The classic Cherette girl, attired for ice skating, complete with a white, fur boa. She is gliding along the ice at the Champs Elysees rink. Printed in 2 sheets (well matched). Slight folds, some very slight touch ups. Colors and condition are very good. |
Title: Spinelly Andree Spinelly was a Paris native who sang in music halls from the time she was a young girl. She also appeared in London and in New York in a Ziegfield show. She also appeared in a number of French movie melodramas as a femme-fatale spy. This image is typical of the style of the artist Sem, and reminds one of Cappiello. In fine condition. |
Title: Pneu Michelin This poster presents us with a lyrical allegory for a tire. The idea is that even the Wheel of Fortune would run better on a Michelin because it adapts itself to the rough spots in the road. In fine color and condition.
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 Title: Winter Cat This lovely image was originally used to announce an exposition of artists who painted animals at the Cercle International des Arts. It was so popular it was then printed without letters and the publisher, Sagot, titled it "L'Hiver Chat Sur un Coussin" (Winter Cat on a Pillow). In excellent condition and color. |
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La Mouette The name, La Mouette, refers to a drink "Anis Superieur." The poster states that the product is 'sold here' which tells us that this was meant to be exhibited in or near a store or cafe where one could purchase this sweet liqueur that evokes a bird in flight, a lovely dancing girl, and the gentle, rolling sea. Very little is known of the artist. In excellent color and condition. |
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Cleo de Merode Cleo de Merode was the reigning ballerina at the Theatre National de l'Opera. She also performed at the Opera-Cominque. And here, she is starring at the Municipal Theatre D'Amiens. A talented and beloved beauty, she had a romantic affair with Leopold II, King of the Belgians. In excellent color and condition. |
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Title: Le Royal Hotel
Artist: E. Serre (dates unknown)
A wonderful and very rare image of a resort high up in the mountains. Complete with solarium, restaurant, and orchestra...and of course a tennis court. Excellent color and condition.
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Clement Cycles Little is known of the artist, but his few posters are all quite exceptional. This image is probably his best. Little is shown of the product, a bicycle, as the artist opts to emphasize pride of ownership via the allegorical figure, akin to a famous figure in the Louvre. Art Nouveau at its best. This is a very special poster. Excellent color and condition. |
Title: Falconetti
Artist: Charles Gesmar (1900-1928)
Gesmar, in his short life, produced some great images for a variety of Parisian music halls. Here is one of his best, for the actress, Renee Jeanne Falconetti. A talented performer, she was best known for her portrayal of Joan of Arc in the film, "La Passion." She was also featured in the Comedie Francaise. This rare poster is in excellent color and condition. |
Artist: Ernest Louis Lessieux (1848-1925) Title: Cie. Gle. Transatlantique Year: c. 1898 Size: 41 x 29 ”
There were two ships presented here--La Champagne and the La Navarre. Elegant ladies and gentlemen are seen on the deck. And the poster states that they are postal carriers as well. A wonderful scene of days gone by. RARE. In excellent color and condition. |
Artist: Zig (Louis Gaudin, ? - 1936) Title: Mistinguett Year: 1928 Size: 43 1/2 x 49 1/2”
One of the last posters Zig designed for the singer before his untimely death. In this image, Mistinguett is portrayed as a country girl, complete with a basket of flowers...though still saucy and sexy. Very bright colors, very good condition, with a few slight folds. |
Artist: Charles Gesmar (1900-1928) Title: Mistinguett/Casino de Paris Year: 1922 Size: 45 ½ x 61 ¼”
This is one of the simplest yet one of the best of all the images created for Mistinguett. She was a French chanteuse and commissioned all of her posters to be created only by Gesmar. Unfortunately, he died in 1928 and subsequently she commissioned every poster artist in Paris to execute posters on her behalf. In wonderful color and condition with the slightest of fold marks. |
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Title: Le Chocolat Devinck Artist: Henri Guydo (1893- ?) Date: 1893 Size: 36 1/2 x 51 1/4" A most rare poster for a French chocolate company. This brand, Le Chocolat Devinck, is available at all better foods stores. Excellent color and condition. |
Title: Grand Magasins du Louvre Artist: Jules Cheret (1836-1932) Date: 1897 Size: 34 3/4 x 49"
A wonderful image of children and clowns that advertises toys and gifts for sell at a local department store. Cheret at his best. Excellent color and condition. |
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Folies-Bergere One of the best of Pal's several designs for this most famous music hall. The attendees are the carefully dressed elite, here socializing out on the town. Very rare in this large format. In excellent condition. |
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Folies-Bergere Les Demoiselles The Folies-Bergere prepares its customers for what they may expect from their venue in the upcoming 20th century. That is, more show girls presenting various and vibrant dances and specialty numbers in enticing costumes. A practice that survives to this day! In excellent condition and color. |
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Cirage Jacquot The best shoe polish...even for our clown. This favorite image is printed in two sheets. There are some small restorations along the joining of the sheets, as well as in the image. Overall, in nice condition, with strong colors. |
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Cleveland Cycles Cheret only produced 2 posters for bicycles and this lovely image is for the Cleveland Cycle, which was manufactured in Toledo, Ohio. It features a "Cherette" girl, holding an American flag, with only the handlebars of the bicycle visible. Excellent color and condition, with slight printers crease in background at upper left. |
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How About This!! When covered with plexiglass, using water based magic markers, you can...
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Mistinguett Artist: Charles Gesmar (1900 - 1928) Year: 1928 Size: 44 1/2 x 125 in. This spectacular image, printed in 2 sheets, was produced just before the death of this young and truly gifted artist. Mistinguett is shown both as the flamboyant showgirl and also as the Parisian street urchin. This poster is usually referred to in terms of her revue, "Rags to Riches." In fabulous color, very slight vertical fold with some minor cracks. Really nice. |
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Terrot & Co. This poster heralds the beginning of motorized travel in the world of bicycles. And not to reduce the value of a regular Terrot bicycle, the young lady is right behind the gentleman in reaching the top of the hill. In excellent color and condition. |
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Clement Cycles A lovely image of a couple attired in clothes appropriate for the task of riding a bicycle. This couple, in step, glides through the countryside on their tandem. A very special poster. Excellent color and condition, with very slight folds. |
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L'Eclatante This Artist did very few advertising posters. This design for lamp oil stands out as one of the best. A classic image. Slight folds. |
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Ambigu-Comique/Gigolette Here Guillaume captures the beautiful performer Gigolette in the intoxicating world of the theater. In the background the lights of the stage twinkle and you can see the silhouette of her adoring fans awaiting the show. This is beautiful poster in very good condition. |
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Halle aux Chapeaux One of the most appealing of several posters Cheret designed for this fashionable Paris hat shop. Through the years, this image has been loved by generation after generation. A true classic. In excellent color and condition. |
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Exposition Internationale de Madrid An international exposition, under the auspices of the Queen of Spain, to be held at the Palace of Industry and Arts in Madrid. Grasset was one of the major artists responsible for introducing the Art Nouveau style to poster design. In wonderful color and condition. |
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Title: Le Havre
Artist: L. Clado (dates unknown)
A wonderful image for the "Grande Semaine Maritime Francaise." A classic poster in lovely color and condition. Very rare. |
Title: Vin Marion
Artist: Jules Cheret (1836-1932)
This is the small version of the poster advertising the popular drink that was described as a beverage that "fortifies and refreshes body and brain...restores health and vitality." No wonder--it contained coca leaves!! In excellent color and condition! |
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Whitworth Cycles Artist: Jean de Paleologue Year: 1894 Size: 56 x 841/2" This is one of three designs Pal did for Whitworth Cycles. The gentleman is shown lifting the bicycle off the ground demonstrating how light weight it is and how easy it would be for the ladies to operate. Printed on two sheets in excellent color and condition. |
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