VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU POSTER BY PAL " ICILMA " 1899 36 " X 51 " Linen Backed
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:1223660 | Date of Creation: 1900-1949 |
Artist: PAL (Jean de Paléologue, 1860-1942)
Size: 36 x 51 1/2 in./91.5 x 131 cm
Printer: Imp. Chardin, Paris
This Poster is in very good condition and has been newly linen backed by a top professional. Some border and image work handled extremely well. Superb poster visually.I know this poster has sold for $1, 680.00 at Poster Auctions I...nternational. It is quite a rare image compared to some of his other posters. And I think one of his best.
Icilma. ca. 1899.
In production at least up through the 1950s, Icilma face cream & foundation guaranteed in countless ads that it was the key to a flawless complexion and youthful skin. Here, we find out that the serpent actually beguiled Eve with a bottle of the product, so tempting were its results.
(Jean de Paléologue) PAL BiographyPAL ( Jean de Paléologue)
Pal was a member of an imperial dynasty which once ruled the Byzantine countries; by the time he came around, they had long since ceased to be emperors but still enjoyed aristocratic splendor in Rumania. Pal was born there, got his education and served in the military; thereafter, however he opted for a career in art, and started working as a magazine illustrator and posterist in London. In 1893, he moved to Paris, at first staying with illustrations; but between 1895 and 1900, he became intensely involved with posters, and during this brief period produced some of the most sensuous designs ever used in advertising up to that time. His loving tributes to feminine pulchritude identify his posters instantly; he could and did paint in oils as well, predictably choosing the same ravishing beauties for his subjects. In 1900, Pal made another abrupt move: he went to the United States, and for the remainder of his life worked in applied graphics: at first magazines, later ads and publicity for the auto, film and animation industries. He became one of the main contributors to Vanity Fair after the death of Carlo Pellegrini (Ape). Pal passed away in Miami at the age of 82.
Biography excerpted from:
Posters of the Belle Epoque: The Wine Spectator Collection
by Jack Rennert
Postage:I am a Vintage Poster Professional based in the North island of New Zealand. I usually ship within five business day of payment and pack all items very carefully and securely.Items are sent internationally (outside New Zealand) via Airmail. Shipped in strong tube.Airmail Postage calculated at around $55.00 U.S. dollars for a linenbacked poster to anywhere in the world. Combine shipping and save on postage.
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