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Belle Epoque Italian Fashion Art Lithographic Poster by Marcello Dudovich

Creator: Marcello Dudovich
Offered by: High Style Deco

Description
Italy has also produced some of the most beautiful fashion posters. Perhaps the most well-known is a series of posters for the Neapolitan department store E. & A. Mele, which commissioned about 185 large format poster designs between 1900 and 1914. Marcello Dudovich, often considered the greatest fashion poster artist of all time, created no fewer than 14 designs for Mele. One of the most elegant dates from circa 1910 and portrays a nattily-clad equestrian posing his pug for two admiring friends at the stables. Mele was instrumental in promoting aristocratic lifestyles and fashion to the rising middle class in Italy. This piece is also framed is acid free archival matting with a black lacquer frame.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	417389

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

High Style Deco was opened in 2004 by Howard Williams, starting out primarily featuring Art Deco furniture, lighting, art and accessories then expanding to include the best of Mid-Century items—resulting in a collection that represents the best of the 20th Century. In November 2012, High Style Deco relocated to a new six thousand square foot space that showcases their American and European inventory. NYC Location: 27 W 20TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10011 p: 212.647.0035 e: INFO@HIGHSTYLEDECO.COM