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Viky Reynaud in Chiffon Dress With Dahlias

Creator: Mark Shaw
Offered by: Liz O'Brien representing Mark Shaw

Description
Viky Reynaud in Chiffon Dress With Dahlias
Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias. Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 Designers' Homes story in LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a draped chiffon gown and jeweled collar by classic Parisian designer Desses. Standing in the "dahlia-bedecked" dining room of Desses' two story apartment, Reynaud is surrounded by an 18th century Manila leather screen and a collection of English Silver. Desses' apartment was formerly occupied by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the tower builder.
Image size 22" x 22"/Paper size 24" x 36", Edition of 30
All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemϋhle photo rag paper.
Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
Lead time is four to six week.
*Please note this image is available in 4 sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Period:	2000-2021
Condition:	Excellent. Printed to Order
Creation Date:	1953 / 2017
Styles / Movements:	Color
Incollect Reference #:	182842

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	36 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;

Message from Seller:

For more than 20 years Liz O’Brien has been pioneering new fields of collecting in the decorative arts. She introduced works by American designers Samuel Marx, William Haines and Karl Springer and was an early proponent of French design including the furniture of Jansen and the whimsical creations of Line Vautrin. She has championed European industrial design of 1960s and 70s, bringing the work of Maria Pergay and Gabriella Crespi to the attention of new collectors.