Folies Bergère Original Lithograph	Folies Bergère Lithograph Framed and Matted

Original 1897 lithograph printed in colors on wove paper. Transcribed from a poster advertising Matinee performances at the Folies Bergere. Colorful blue, red, yellow, metallic gold, and black ink.

The image was published in Les Programmes Illustrees des Theatres et des Cafe-Concerts, a collection of artwork documenting theater programs and cafe concerts. The series was published in 1987 by Ernest Maindron; this plate was printed by Imprimerie F. Appel in Paris. The Folies Bergere was a popular revue theater at the edge of Montmartre and was famous for its decorations, costumes, and cabaret performances.

– Title: Folies Bergère, from Les Programmes Illustrees des Theatres et des Café-Concerts
– Year of publication: 1897
– Image size: 9-1/4 inches H x 6-1/2 inches W (23 cm x 16 cm)
– Sheet size: 12-1/2 inches H x 9-1/2 inches W (32 cm x 24 cm)
– Frame size: 17-1/2 inches H x 14-1/2 inches W (44 cm x 37 cm)
– Artist: Unkown

Examined apart from the frame and found to be in excellent condition. Only 1,025 copies of this image was produced. Many have not survived; many others have not survived in good condition.

Framed in gold-leaf frame and finished with off-white linen matting and matching gold fillet. Set behind a UV-resistant acrylic cover. No evidence of prior framing on the sheet.

Price is $395 USD. Certificate of Authenticity from J D Smith Fine Art. $20 shipping to North America on this piece. Shipment insured for purchase price.