This auction is for an Original 1929 French Portfolio with 33 Art Deco Hand-Painted color Fashion Prints. Published in Paris in 1929. This was an old manufacturer's sample book with the original cover and glassine wrapper. Each print is drawn and painted by hand. The prints are loose as issued, titled and numbered from 1-36, and have 3-4 small fabric swatches affixed to show available fabrics in each style.
The printing on the cover is in French...Olre Fabricant, Soieries Fantaisies, Ete 1929. Imprimerie Kapp Paris Vanves is printed on the rear cover. Folio. Measures 11 x 14 3/4" tall. Lacking 3 prints (pp 6-20-23).
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The prints are in very good condition. A few scattered smudges. The colors remain very bright. Some of the fabric swatches are either missing or were never there. The portfolio is in good condition with light soil and tears on the crease.
There is no writing or markings of any kind. No tears on the plates.
The glassine wrapper is a little discolored and shows some glare in the photo.
An excellent addition to a library or collection.
NOT Remainder, not Ex--Library. Clean, Tight, Bright & Very Gently Treated from Private Collection!! Fast Shipping--Free Delivery Confirmation!!
Extremely Rare to be found complete as issued!!
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